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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
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  • 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
  • E: 194 WV Maintenance: More than Plumbing: replay

    E: 194 WV Maintenance: More than Plumbing: replay
    Dec 17 2025
    Host: Carol MacAllister Guests: Tim Ryan & David Clingan Description: Tim Ryan (Lakes) and David Clingan (Manor) are the Managers of Maintenance on our two Willow Valley campuses. They share with host Carol MacAllister the breadth and depth of the work their departments do. Residents can SEE that they fix what is broken and replace what can’t be fixed in their homes, but in fact, they do so much more. Everything that has to do with the Brick and Mortar of WV, inside and out, is their domain. For every activity, function, or special event that requires setup and teardown (e.g., Cultural Center and Chautauqua Hall), the maintenance department is present. Holidays such as Christmas double their workloads, although the staff does not increase. They put up all those Christmas Trees, live and artificial! Winter snows create round-the-clock efforts. This is a well-oiled operation, often invisible to the residents.
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    21 mins
  • E193: Living with Dementia, Part 2

    E193: Living with Dementia, Part 2
    Dec 12 2025
    E193: Living With Dementia, Part 2 Don Helin Mary Schreiber This episode is Part 2 in a three-part series on Life with Dementia, hosted by Don Healin and featuring Mary Schreiber , a memory care staff person at Willow Valley. The conversation centers on understanding and connecting with individuals who have dementia, with Schreiber offering practical advice on topics including why human connection is essential for those with the condition. They discuss the "bookcase analogy" to explain how dementia affects the brain. This podcast provides conversation tips, such as approaching a person with dementia at eye level, and using shared history and common ground in conversation. The segment concludes with a brief mention of the challenges faced by caregivers, which will be the focus of the next episode. Schreiber also encourages listeners to attend Dementia Friends information sessions to learn more. Please listen to Episode 184 to hear the first part of this series, Living With Dementia.
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    19 mins
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