JoeyWP
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – February 10, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 4 Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
TALK OF STARS w/ Michel Rubini re: Legendary musician, composer, session player, arranger, writer and member of the iconic “Wrecking Crew”.
– DISCUSSION of the body of his career/work. www.michaelrubini.com.
Michel
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – February 10, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 4 Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
TALK OF STARS w/ Michel Rubini re: Legendary musician, composer, session player, arranger, writer and member of the iconic “Wrecking Crew”.
– DISCUSSION of his book and how/where to get it. “Life in the Key of Rubini” A Hollywood Child Prodigy and His Wild Adventures in Crime, Music, Sex, Sinatra and Wonder Woman. www.michaelrubini.com.
Life in the Key of Rubini
“Senior Moment” Segment – February 9, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment
NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen re: Ex. Dir. and Program Director – 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT that Neuro Vitality Center is OFFICIALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and new clients are coming in. All ages are welcome….mostly 65 and older but ALL AGES.
– DISCUSSION of their mission statement. Basically treat the person, NOT the disease.
– REPORT on how new clients whose membership is NOT provided by insurance CAN NOW APPLY for coverage thru THE NEURO VITALITY FOUNDATION by calling Sarah Sutton @ NVC. Info also posted on www.neurovitalityfoundation.org.
– REPORT that coverage thru THE FOUNDATION is based on a sliding income scale. NVC will do ALL the paperwork. Possible payment of part of the $85./day costs.
– REPORT on all the services, including the full-time kitchen. Work w/ CVAS program.
– DISCUSSION that if clients can’t make it into the facility, there are virtual classes.
– DISCUSSION of how to join NVC.
1. First time you get yourself there.
2. Get a tour of the facility.
3. Meet w/ case manager, insurance provider, etc.
4. Takes about 3 days to get you into the program.
5. Then you can come in 1 to 5 days a week.
6. Then Allan will work to get you into the Sunline Transportation System and their great drivers.
– REPORT on the food: Day starts w/ a continental breakfast, At noon you’re served a great lunch menu on website.
– REPORT that NVC is open from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and sees clients from 8 AM to 2:30 PM for anyone w/ neurological issues.
– EXCITING NEWS – The “Open Mic Night” Wed., Feb., 16 in the Foundation Lounge. Sign up starts @ 6 PM. Accompanied by Mr. Joel Baker. Appetizers and a “donation” bar too.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalitycenter.org and (760) 323-7676).
Allan
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – February 9, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment
DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Kae Hammond re:
– HER ISSUE TODAY: What to do when you’ve gone thru all the tests and you’re going to the doctor for a diagnosis, the doctor says that there’s not much to do about it. NONSENSE.
– REPORT that you need a doctor who will “dig” into the underlying issues. Over 100 types of dementia. Alzheimer’s is the most prevalent. YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT TYPE OF DEMEMTIA your loved one has. i.e. SCANS of the brain. You can be on the margin of something that is not diagnosed and then you need a neurologist.
– REPORT that EVERY form of dementia has different symptoms AND different life-spans.
– REPORT that is your doctor is hesitant, get a definitive doctor/answer.
– DISCUSSION that DHC WANTS to help and support you. CALL THEM.
– DISCUSSION of how to handle a situation where people disagree about sending a loved one to a “care facility”. ELIMINATE THE FEAR. There are usually many more good years there are ahead of someone in a “care facility”.
– REPORT on how DHC investigates all these facilities on a regular basis and narrows your search for you. WHEN YOU FIND THE FIT, you get to return to being the patient’s “loved one” and now you have to be into “care management” SOYOU ARE STILL INVOLVED.
– REPORT on the bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS. Wednesdays 10 to 11:30 live in the conference room @ 75270 Hwy., 111, Indian Wells. R.S.V.P. please. Open to clients, family, care-givers. Also have a ZOOM meeting. Call for the link. FREE CONSULTATIONS.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).
Kae
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – February 9, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment
FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234. Indio and Coachella locations also.
– REPORT that when there is a death there are 100 decisions to make in the first 24 hours!!!
– DISCUSSION that making decisions @ this point in time is very difficult. Folks talk about other issues, i.e. retirement, etc., but not FINAL arrangements.
– REPORT on especially if there are no children, etc.
– DISCUSSION that if you pre-arrange and pay for everything, you really DON’T NEED ANYONE to make ANY decision when you pass away.
– REPORT that you cannot require someone to pay for your funeral if you have not made this arrangement in advance. AND people need guidance on what you want done. Relieve your family of this stress.
– DISCUSSION of how the price of a funeral is determined.
– DISCUSSION that the Covid Pandemic has caused people to deal w/ their mortality a bit more.
– (contact info: www.forestlawn.com and (760) 328-3112).
Larry
Symphony Segment – February 8, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – Symphony Segment
DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick. re: President of the Symphony. 73730 Hwy., 111, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT on the changes in the orchestra during the Pandemic.
– RE-OPENED w/ the first concert that happened @ the McCallum Theatre.
– REPORT that there will be guest conductors.
– REPORT that on “the desert symphony” page there is lots of information.
– REPORT on Feb., 3, ’22 w/ Shawn Klush was in tribute to Elvis.
– SAVE THE DATE: March 9, ’22 w/ Marie Osmund @ “The Show” @ the Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage. There are a few dinner tickets still available.
– There will be 4 Symphony shows this year.
– Contact info: www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988).
Nancy and Symphony Sammy
Charity Segment – February 8, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – Charity Segment
TOUR DE PALM SPRINGS & COACHELLA VALLEY w/ Tim Esser. Re: Esser Air @ www.esserac.com and (760) 324-0550.
– REPORT that the 24th “ride” started back on Jan., 31, 1998. It was a bike event in P.S. that would allow local cyclist to ride 5, 15, 25 and 50 miles. 300 cyclists rode in the first event. We had 6 or 8 volunteers. NOW WE HAVE 2500 volunteers. Was known as Spokes for Different Folks.
– REPORT that riders come from 44 states and 3 or 4 countries. Usually 10,000 riders.
– HOLD THE DATE; Sat., Feb., 12 for this year’s rides that starts @ 6:30 AM and the last walk/ride starts @ 10 AM. w/ bagpipers from the P.S. Air Museum. Can sign up starting @ 7 AM.
– REPORT that the start is @ Tahquitz and S. Palm Canyon w/ cheerleaders and a band when you return. Also drum lines etc.,
– REPORT on all the work “behind the scenes”.
– HOLD THE DATE: Fri., Feb., 11 for “Tour de Jazz” w/ food by Lulu’s and a beer garden.
– (contact info: www.tourdepalmsprings.com.)
Tim
Fashion Segment – February 8, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – Fashion Segment
MARTELLO JEWELRY w/ Wendy Martello and Patrick Teague. re: 73399 El Paseo, Palm Desert.
– DISCUSSION that they are wonderful new store on El Paseo. Luxury items.
– REPORT that they feature Denise Roberge Jewelry.
– REPORT that all items are 22k Gold. And they have wonderful S. Sea Pearls. All based on multi-cultural references. Raw, organic feel. i.e. coins etc.
– REPORT on custom design services. They are creating a “life-style” environment.
– HOLD THE DATE that they are having a ribbon cutting Fri., March 4 @ 4 PM.
– DISCUSSION of the jewelry they are wearing for their photo.
– REPORT that they are open Monday thru Saturday. Sunday by appointment.
– (contact info: www.martellojewelelrs.com and (760) 972-7272).
Wendy & Patrick
“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – February 7, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment
RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Joe Enos re: Marketing Director. “LuLu California Bistro” 200 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. and “Acqua California Bistro” 71800 Hwy., 111, R. M.
– REPORT on SUPER BOWL SUNDAY @ Acqua California Bistro.
– Big Game Sunday Party. Co-ordinated by Chris Bloom (Acqua’s manager). CALL (760) 862-9800 for reservations for all-you-can-eat buffet during the game. (Sliders, pizza, salads, mini corndogs, wings, chili and an assortment of desserts for $29.99. 2:30PM start w/ a 3:30 PM kickoff. Special guests, surprises. Multiple big screen TVs.
– REPORT on VALENTINE’S DAY both @ Acqua Califiornia Bistro and LuLu Palm Springs.
– Four course menu. 3 delicious soups, 3 festive salads, 11 delectable entrees and 4 decadent dessertw w/ a champagne toast for $54.99.
Make reservations.
MAKE RESERVATIONS.
– (contact info: www.lulupalmsprings.com and (760) 327-5858 and www.acquaranchomirage.com and (760) 862-9800).
Joe
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – February 7, 2022
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 9:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations @ D.O.H.C.; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– REPORT on the 4 Immediate Care Facilities that D.O.H.C. has.
– DISCUSSION that Brian hopes Covid will be “under more control” by Valentine’s Day. He even said “over”. Slowly seeing a decrease in new cases.
– REPORT that the cases are at least milder than before. Had half the cases w/ Omicron, but twice the hospitalizations. 95% of new cases are unvaccinated.
– EXPLANATION that yet 75,000 more deaths will occur.
– REPORT on the new variant….BA2 and BA3…called the “stealth”. Spreads quickly, but does not cause as serious an illness.
– REPORT that the test kits are becoming more available and will be coming to you in the mail. You can get them FREE (8 per covered person per month) via your health plan.
– REPORT that CHINA’s death rate from COVID is the best in the world, BUT the U.S. is second only to Brazil in being the worst!!!! We here in the U.S. have NOT vaccinated as well as Europe.
– REPORT that they are treating the unvaccinated individuals FIRST, because once they get sick THEY WANT TO FEEL BETTER.
– REPORT that we here in the U.S. have lost 2 years off our life expectancy due to COVID.
– REPORT that you are 97 X’s less likely to be hospitalized if you are BOOSTED!!!!
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024
R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24
R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24
R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024
