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cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – June 13, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ Philip Chaffin re: Splendid male vocalist w/ his unabashed, confident and relatable style. www.philipchaffin.com.
– DISCUSSION of his show “Will He Like Me?”, his appearance @ CVRep. His future plans. www.cvrep.org.
Philip
“Senior Moment” Segment – June 12, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment
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NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen C.E.O., re: 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
– DISCUSSION of Allan and his husbands’ vacation to Missouri.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that they have partnered w/ the Mizell Senior Center. Monday 6.17 @ 9 AM there will be a FREE Stroke Recovery Support Group for caregivers, folks at risk of stroke and interested persons. Will be held every other week through the summer.
– REMINDER that the NVC building, acreage, etc. has been purchased by Eisenhower Health. Transitioning into a new program. Location on Alejo will be closed for about one year while EVERYTHING IS REMODELED. All programs will transfer over to the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Springs @ Sunrise and Ramon. Phone numbers remain the same. Eisenhower is bringing in a new program called PACE.
– REPORT that they are STILL accepting new clients.
– REPORT that the Boys and Girls Club has a full kitchen.
– REPORT that the NVC is located in the Boy’s and Girl’s Club TEEN CENTER. 250 Sunrise.
– REMINDER: they are now open from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for clients Monday thru Friday.
– REPORT on the “outings” they are having since there is no gym.
– REPORT that their programs are for anyone 18 and older, but the majority of their clients are 55 plus.
– DISCUSSION of how to become a client. Call and ask for Rudy.
– REPORT on the Memory Care Facility.
1. Free 3 days a week
2. Two programs; CBAS and Memory Club.
3. A safe environment.
4. Transportation via Sunline. Once you are in the Sunline system you can use it for all your needs, not just the NVC.
5. Two meals a day.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalitycenter.org and (760) 323-7676).
Allan
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – June 12, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment
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DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Kae Hammond, re: 75-270 Hwy., 111, Ste., 204, Indian Wells 92210.
– MISSION STATEMENT that Dementia Help Center is the rescue plan for family caregivers. Offer individual and family coaching, personalized planning, care management and placement when the time comes. Fear cripples, but knowledge empowers. Strive to educate, inform and manage the disease and then to thrive.
– DISCUSSION of how Kae got into this work. At the time, 20 years ago, stats said 64% of caregivers will DIE or develop a life altering condition BEFORE their patient.
– REPORT on how important it is to care for the caregiver.
– REPORT that there are new medications that APPEAR to be helping.
– SUGGESTIONS FOR DEALILNG W/ SUMMER TRAVEL.
1. Advise visitors of what to expect from the patient IS NOW. The changes since you saw him last.
2. Advise visitors that the patient’s memory is now more child-like and they remember you only as a child.
3. Introduce yourself again and tell visitors to do the same.
4. Be prepared to show them where things are they don’t remember…i.e. the bathroom.
5. Control your voice and manage your patience levels.
6. Be careful about crowds.
7. Stick to their routine as much as possible.
8. Take advantage of available perks when traveling by air.
9. Introduce a new “tradition”.
– REPORT on their bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS IS BACK. Open to clients, family, caregivers. They also have a ZOOM meeting. Call for the link. FREE CONSULTATIONS. Indian Wells group meets 1st and 3rd Wed., of each month. La Quinta group meets 2nd and 4th Wed., in Old Town. of each month.
– REPORT on the 2 books Kae recommends: “Welcome to the Departure Lounge” and “Travelers to Unimaginable Lands”.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).
Kae
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – June 12, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment
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JOSLYN CENTER w/ Jack Newby Executive Director re: 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT that they have over 75 classes and programs every week. Check the calendar on their website.
– REPORT for today:
1. Joslyn Center is raising funds to expand their pickleball opportunities since it is the fastest growing sport in the country and is taking a firm foothold @ Joslyn Center. There are naming opportunities available w/ donations and pledges etc. Reach out to JackN@nulljoslyncenter.org and (760) 895-4649.
2. End Senior Hunger Campaign: Meals on Wheels, Penny’s Pantry Food Band and Senior Farmer’s Market are Joslyn’s programs and they are raising funds to be certain no senior goes without food. www.joslyncenter.org and follow the donate button..
3. HOLD THE DATE; FRI. JUNE 29; 12 NOON TO 2 PM. Independence Day Celebration presented by D.O.H.C. and Bilhartz Desert Insurance. Reservations required. Guest chef is BRIAN BILHARTZ.
4. HOLD THE DATE: Brain Boot Camp; July 9 and 16. Two session course for $5. Pre-registration required. Call (760) 895-4656.
– DON’T FORGET; FREE Penny’s Pantry and Senior Farmer’s Market on alternating Fridays @ the Joslyn Center.
– REMEMBER: Bingo; Noon to 2 PM on Tuesdays. 10 games for $15.
– (contact info: www.joslyncenter.org and (760) 340-3220).
Jack
American Legion Segment – June 11, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – American Legion Segment
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American Legion Dept. of CA (Salinas Heritage Group) w/ Amado Salinas. National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Media and Communications Committee for the American Legion; Judge Advocate Dept., of CA. of the American Legion; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of American Legion Post 519 @ 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs, CA. 92262 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Parliamentarian and Sgt.-At-Arms for the Hispanic American Police Officers Command Association.
– DISCUSSION of 6.6.1944. D Day. Emotional conversation about the Greatest Generation. How lots of teenagers SAVED THE WORLD.
– WINSTON CHURCHILL said “to secure peace, you must prepare for war.”
– DISCUSSION of how D. Day began the boom for Industrial Industry.
– REPORT on 6.14 “Flag Day”. What the flag represents around the world.
– REPORT on his patriotic trip to S. Korea recently. His meeting w/ Korean Veterans.
– HOLD THE DATE; 10 AM. JUNE 14, disposing/retire any old, damaged U.S. Flags PROPERLY flag ceremony. In the parking lot of 400 N. Belardo Road, the American Legion Post 519. Fire and Police Dept., will be there.
– REPORT on the daily activities @ Post 519. i.e. “Lunches by Juan”. Can be a guest of a Veteran. Entertainment.
– DISCUSSION that Congress may re-activate the Draft.
– REPORT on Flag Day, June 14 AND of a fabulous U-Tube video narrated by Mack Ellis. OLD GLORY – narrated by Mack Ellis – YouTube.
– (contact info; www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)
Amado
American Legion presents “Helping Heroes USA” Segment – June 11, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – American Legion presents “Helping Heroes USA” Segment
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Cont. HELPING HEROES USA w/ Amado Salinas. National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Media and Communications Committee for the American Legion; Judge Advocate Dept., of CA. of the American Legion; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of American Legion Post 519 @ 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs, CA. 92262 and the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars. Parliamentarian and Sgt.-At-Arms for the Hispanic American Police Officers Command Association.
– REPORT that Tony de Maio, the CEO and President, started/founded “Helping Heroes USA” and providing this time for us to talk about all these issues.
– REPORT on the mission statement; as a non-profit, to help the Veteran and First Responder organizations in serving their members and communities to feel better about themselves. “Helping Heroes USA” supplies funds, marketing, consulting, and organizational tools @ no charge to the organizations.
– EXAMPLE of the events that HELPING HEROES USA sponsors all over the world. Tony de Maio has a business background and tremendous people skills. He lives in Sun City, Palm Desert.
– REPORT on a meeting that was held each year in France after D Day and a Frenchman asked “why were all the attendees speaking English, even though they were meeting in France…the room got silent and then an American Admiral spoke up and said “well, that’s because some friends of ours from Canada, Australia and Great Britain arranged it so that we wouldn’t speak German.”
– DISCUSSION that when you leave America and then return you really appreciate Her.
– REPORT that go to the website of Vann Morris reciting “If Old Glory Could Speak”
www.evangelomorris.com – YouTube
– DISCUSSION of the housing situation for Veterans. They get a voucher for housing but when it expires in order to get a new voucher, they must first go back to being homeless!!!
– REPORT that Veterans are housed w/ other Veterans if they have legal, emotional, stress issues, rather than the general public where their issues are not recognized.
– PLANS for homeless veteran affordable housing. i.e. a 20-unit apartment complex.
– (contact info; www.helpingheroesusa.org www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)
Amado
Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – June 11, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment
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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– DISCUSSION of the continuing calls supposedly from Medicare. THESE ARE CRANK CALLS and are actually illegal. The only people you can call you about Medicare are your current insurance company or current insurance agent. MEDICARE OR SOCIAL SECURITY WILL NEVER MAKE AN UNSOLICITED CALL TO YOU.
– SUBJECT FOR “JOEY PALS”
1. Agents are beginning to prepare for 2025. (Begins in June. AHIP Certification that is a special requirement for a licensed insurance agent to have a conversation about Medicare part C or D. and an agent must get this EVERY YEAR.)
2. Change to Medicare Part D, which is your prescription drugs. You can get this one of 2 ways;
a. GOOD NEWS; Putting an “out of pocket” maximum on Part D. $2,000. Max. This will automatically change, established by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services).
b. Part of Medicare Advantage.
– REPORT that all costs WILL INCREASE for most other folks. Watch the changes in drug costs, deductibles and co-payments.
– REPORT that is BAD NEWS is that there will be shrinking Formularies. (the list of medications that Medicare covers)
– REPORT that Brian will serve his clients in their home, in his office, on the phone. He has all the special classification to do all of this.
– (contact info; www.bilhartzinsurance.com and (760) 459-9617).
Brian
Restaurant of the Week Segment – June 10, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Todd Flood re: “Maracas Mexican Cantina & Grill” 155 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S. and “J.T.’s Diner” 37011 Cook St., Palm Desert.
– REPORT on Police Chief Andrew Mill’s new program “Look in the Rear View Mirror” to combat speeders.
– REPORT on the new menu item; short ribs w/ a chili Colorado sauce. GREAT.
– DESCRIPTION of the new menu item; Seafood molcajete. How eating hot spicy food makes you cooler inside.
– REPORT on how busy he’s been.
– DISCUSSION of how the new items come about…the whole family participates.
– REPORT that “Maracas” is open 7 days a week w/ great parking behind the restaurant. 11 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and 10 PM on weekends.
– REPORT on “J.T’s” on Cook Street is open 7 days a week for JUST BREAKFAST. 8 AM to 2 PM.
– (contact info: www.maracas-restaurant.com and www.jtsdinerpalmdesert.com (760) 322-9654 and (760) 674-7600.)
Todd and Marty
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – June 10, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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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”.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. What is the 4, 7, 8 breathing method w/ tongue involved to help you fall asleep? (“Pranayama: is an ancient breath technique. From yoga. Focus on breathing. Decreases anxiety, blood pressure. REALLY WORKS. Inhale to the count of 4, hold breath for the count of 7 and exhale for the count of 8.)
2. Can tattoos cause lymphoma? (Yes and lymphoma is treatable. 21% of folks w/ tattoos develop lymphoma mostly due to the ink, which DOES not stay in one place, but travels through the body, causing inflammation. The FDA does NOT regulate tattoo ink.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – June 10, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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Cont. 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”.
– cont. QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
3. Measles @ Seattle International Airport and now an increase in U.S. cases? (Worst measles case load in US in years. Very contagious. Lots of hospitalizations. Lots of cases in Europe. Whooping cough is returning too.)
4. What causes a cleft palate? (There is a genetic component to a cleft palate. Easy to fix surgically. Mothers who smoke during pregnancy can contribute to its cause as well).
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Brian
R.I.P. Robert Redford; 8.18.1936 – 9.16.2025
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