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Benefits of #ElderWisdom and the Role of a DLO with Branka Matijevic
Episode #48 - Learn about what the Director of Lifestyle Options role is within the Retirement sections at Schlegel Villages as Erin Davis & Doug Robinson welcome Branka Matijevic to the Green Bench. Branka is a relationship-builder, and community-builder, proud to support green bench conversations, and a fantastic DLO at The Village of Wentworth Heights in Hamilton. Helping seniors and their families not only to choose the right living environment but to help new residents find community, trust, friendship, and a real sense of belonging. ”No matter what age, there is always a chance for love to bloom.” - Erin Davis ”It has changed my life completely being able to sit on the green bench and meet so many interesting people.” - Doug Robinson ”Older adults have so much that we can learn from. It’s great to watch the community gather this power and knowledge from the residents on the green bench.” -Branka Matijevic ”We’re turning things around. We are having younger people take the time to sit down and to learn from elders on the green bench.” - Branka Matijevi ”What I’ve seen to be most important is the relationships not just amongst residents, but with team members and residents. We’ve become one big family.” -Branka Matijevic ”What the elders see while sitting the young ones standing on their toes won’t see.” - African Proverb Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us. The Green Bench is a symbol of elder wisdom. Physically or virtually, the bench invites us all to sit alongside a senior, share a conversation, or give and offer advice. It challenges the stigma seniors face; the ageism still so prevalent in society. It reminds us of the wealth of wisdom our elders offer and in doing so, helps restore them to a place of reverence. ”The greatest untapped resource in Canada, if not the world, is the collective wisdom of our elders.” -Ron Schlegel This podcast is brought to you by Schlegel Villages, retirement & long-term care homes in Ontario, Canada. #ElderWisdom | Stories from the Green Bench is produced by Memory Tree Productions Learn more about our host, Erin Davis, at erindavis.com Learn more about #ElderWisdom at elderwisdom.ca
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