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Life Under The Willow Tree

Life Under The Willow Tree

By: The Podcast Group at Willow Valley Communities
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 Podcasts designed by Willow Valley residents, for Willow Valley residents, their friends & families. These podcasts are about Willow Valley residents and the people and events that surround them. Art Career Success Economics Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • E 197: The Universal Rape Kit--Where did it come from?

    E 197: The Universal Rape Kit--Where did it come from?
    Jan 8 2026
    Host: Ray Loewe Guest: Carol MacAllister Carol MacAllister was a social worker in 1978 for the State of New Mexico Mental Health Bureau when a new law, "The Sexual Crimes Prosecution and Treatment Act," was passed. Carol was assigned to assemble a team that was charged with implementing the act. One part was to create a standardized rape kit that would provide hard evidence for the courtroom. That eventually led to the rape kit used universally to this day. Carol says she was just in the right place at the right time to be a part of such an important change that has helped so many victims see their assailants brought to justice.
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    16 mins
  • E196: Semester at Sea

    E196: Semester at Sea
    Dec 31 2025
    Host: Elaine Kurceba Guests: Maggie and Barry Stauffer Description: In this episode Willow Valley residents Maggie and Barry Stauffer describe their transformative experience with the Semester at Sea program, a 100-day global voyage. Their ship functioned as a floating university, traveling to ten different countries including Brazil, South Africa, and India. The speakers describe the program’s unique structure, where college students earn academic credit alongside lifelong learners who audit classes while exploring diverse cultures. Throughout the conversation, they highlight profound personal moments, such as visiting Nelson Mandela’s prison cell and witnessing extreme poverty in local townships. Ultimately, the podcast illustrates how international travel and immersive education can broaden worldviews, foster empathy, and encourage people of all ages to step outside their comfort zone.
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    35 mins
  • E195: Living With Dementia, Part 3

    E195: Living With Dementia, Part 3
    Dec 23 2025
    Life Under the Willow Tree E 195:Living with Dementia, Part 3 Host: Don Helin Guest: Mary Schreiber This podcast is a "Life Under the Willow Tree" podcast, hosted by Don Healin and featuring Mary Schreiber, a memory care staff person at Willow Valley. The discussion is the third part of a series focusing on dementia, particularly emphasizing the critical role and challenges of caregivers. Schreiber explains that dementia is a broad set of symptoms, not a specific disease, and the pair use the analogy of a "bookcase" to describe how memory loss progresses, with short-term memories (top shelf) fading before long-term memories and emotions (bottom shelf). The podcast outlines several resources available to caregivers, including a Dementia Friends information session, a caregiver support group, and the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 helpline, stressing that taking care of oneself is essential for effective caregiving. They also discuss the importance of respite care and how even small acts of support from friends and neighbors can significantly help those who are caring for a loved one with dementia.
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    19 mins
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