Bucket Lists, Family Trees and Moving to Glendale Crossing with Ivan Siriani

Published: Aug. 23, 2022, 8 a.m.

b'Episode #44 - A lot of road to cover with 92-year-old, Ivan Siriani, from his love of travel and bucket list plans, family trees, and a chaplain chat that brought some peace to his heart. \\xa0Ivan is joined on the #ElderWisdom bench for a conversation with hosts Erin Davis & Doug Robinson.\\n\\nWhat is on your bucket list?\\n\\n\\u201dMy bucket list included a train trip across Canada, Toronto to Vancouver. \\xa0I went with my son and it was the most wonderful holiday I\\u2019ve ever had.\\u201d - Doug Robinson\\n\\nIvan\\u2019s bucket list includes a trip to Newfoundland with his daughter. \\xa0She has always wanted to see icebergs. He also would like to go to visit relatives in British Columbia and Calgary.\\n\\nBefore Ivan\\u2019s wife moved into long-term care, they enjoyed drives all over in the States and Canada, including a lot of the east coast.\\n\\nNot a resident yet, but when the new Retirement phase opens at The Village of Glendale Crossing in 2023, Ivan will move in. \\xa0He has his suite picked out, a two bedroom complex. \\xa0Family has done cut outs of furniture and created the full layout.\\n\\nWife Marjorie lives in long-term care at Glendale Crossing. \\xa0Ivan looks forward to being in the same building and being able to see her more often. \\xa0\\n\\n\\u201dEverybody\\u2019s journey with dementia is so different and we\\u2019ve had the honour of people sharing their stories with us.\\u201d - Erin Davis\\n\\nLearn more about The Village of Glendale Crossing and it\\u2019s opening in 2023 contact Carole Metron at 519-668-5600 or visit schlegelvillages.com/glendale-crossing-london\\n\\nSubscribe, rate, and review our podcast on any network and share your thoughts on social media using the #ElderWisdom tag to help others find us.'