This is a radio special celebrating the recent grand re-opening of the "Conestoga College Living Classroom" at The Village of Riverside Glen . Recorded on December 5th 2024 at Riverside Glen, today's broadcast starts with the speeches recorded at the event, followed by some short interviews with staff and coordinators who help bring the living classroom to life.
About the Living Classroom:
The Living Classroom is a partnership model that integrates education into a long-term care or retirement home to support workforce development in senior living. Students, faculty, and those living, visiting and working in the home engage in a culture of shared learning. The model was first implemented in Ontario in 2009, through a partnership with Conestoga College, the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging and Schlegel Villages.
That first site was The Village of Riverside Glen, and today's recorded celebration marks its' grand re-opening ceremony.
