Ep 284 - Beverley Smith (Emma’s Neighbourhood/Memory Care, The Village of Riverside Glen)

For this episode I head back to Emma’s Neighbourhood at The Village of Riverside Glen, an area of the building that supports residents with memory care. My guest is Beverley Smith - Beverley has a few specific memories that really stand out for her, and as we sat and looked out her window at the weather changing from sunshine, to a hail storm, and back to sunshine, I got a little glimpse into some of the moments of her life that continue to stand out - her love for her mother, for horses, and for kind neighbours growing up. Interviews at Emma’s are a new challenge for me, it is a delicate process trying to prompt memories without reminding folks that some are harder to access than they once were - I really appreciate these residents sharing their time and space with me and we appreciate listeners giving us the space for these community members to share their stories.

This interview was originally recorded on Nov 13 2025

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