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“Talk of Stars” Segment – July 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ David Green re: Founder and Executive Director of Musical Theatre University; Musical theatre director; Director of the Young American; Reginal Editor “Broadway World”; Tony Award named one of the tope theatre educations in America, etc. www..com.
– DISCUSSION of his birth, childhood, family, school from a refrigerator box, background and education.
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – July 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ David Green re: Founder and Executive Director of Musical Theatre University; Musical theatre director; Director of the Young American; Reginal Editor “Broadway World”; Tony Award named one of the tope theatre educations in America, etc. www..com.
– DISCUSSION of developing his incredible career; his travels, his work w/ Carol Channing and her husband and their Foundation; starting Musical Theatre University in Orange County, etc.,
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – July 10, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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TALK OF STARS w/ David Green re: Founder and Executive Director of Musical Theatre University; Musical theatre director; Director of the Young American; Reginal Editor “Broadway World”; Tony Award named one of the tope theatre educations in America, etc. www..com.
– DISCUSSION of the details of students getting into MTU, the association w/ P.S.U.S.D., the shows that are current, etc.
Senior Moment Segment – July 9, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Senior Moment Segment
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DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Lisa Stanford, re: 75-270 Hwy., 111, Ste., 204, Indian Wells 92210.
– MISSION STATEMENT; 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.
– TODAY’S TOPIC; Documents you need
1. Advanced Directive
2. Do Not Resuscitate
3. POLST (Physician’s Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment)
– REPORT that there are over 100 forms of Dementia. Really only 12 prevalent ones. Vascular Dementia is the 2nd most common. Alzheimer’s is the 1st most common.
– 10 TIPS FOR ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA FAMILY CAREGIVERS.
1. Recognize & accept that things are now different.
2. Control your tone of voice & manage your patience levels.
3. Be careful about “crowds”.
4. Provide family members & friends an update, in advance.
5. Ask everyone to introduce themselves.
6. Honor their comfort zone.
7. Accompany your loved one into the public restroom.
8. Stick to their routine as much as possible.
9. Take advantage of available perks when traveling by air.
10. Introduce a new “tradition”.
– REPORT on their DHC’s 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.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).
Lisa
Eisenhower Health Segment – July 9, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Eisenhower Health Segment
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EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Lee Rice Media Coordinator and Public Information Officer. 39000 Bob Hope Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.and Dr. Dakota Carter Board Certified Psychologist @ Eisenhower Behavioral Health.
Lee – May is Mental Health Awareness Month.
Dr. – He has 3 Board Certifications. 1. In General Psychiatry, 2. Child Psychiatry and 3. Addition Medicine Specialist. DISCUSSION of how he came to this profession. There is ALWAYS someone w/ a psy issue. He grew up on a ranch. He tries to teach folks to be KIND.
Lee – Who would come and see you and how do people perceive psychiatrist?
Dr. – Description of the services Eisenhower offers starting w/ Primary Care and their Outpatient Clinic, then; mental health issues, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, health conditions, grieving, bi-polar disorder, psychotic issues, trauma, etc.,
Focus on “meeting folks where they’re at” and focusing on “whole body health”. Getting over the stigma of mental health issues. The amount of time he dedicates to each patient. Patients will BE GUIDED.
– (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.com and (760) 340-3911).
Dr. Carter and Lee
Crossroads To Care Segment – July 9, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Crossroads To Care Segment
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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patricia Ryan re; An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– REPORT that folks are getting vaccines for Covid, Pneumonia, Flu and RSV from pharmacies.
– DISCUSSION of “natural immunity”.
– SERVICES SUCH AS; Same as in a doctor’s office; She can;
1. Diagnose 2. Treat. 3. Prescribe. 4. Referrals as needed (Xrays, home health care, etc), 5. Do blood tests right there, deliver it to the lab and get you the results. 6. Check-ups.
– DEFINITION of an Adult Nurse Practitioner; a nurse who went back to school and has a Master’s Degree and MAKES HOUSE CALLS.
– DISCUSSION of how the typical house call goes.
– REPORT on how convenient her services are for many folks for many reasons. Good to know your “starting point” from your blood work.
– REPORT on her concierge services for folks 18 and over.
– REPORT that she is the ONLY nurse practitioner who has this type of practice in the Coachella Valley.
1. Check-ups.
2. Overall health.
3. Yearly visits.
4. She will do the blood draw and deliver it to the labs.
– DISCUSSION of the convenience of her services if you;
1. Don’t drive.
2. Don’t want to sit in the doctor’s office AND WAIT to be seen.
3. Don’t have to get up and get dressed, can be seen while bedridden.
4. How long the wait time is to get an appointment w/ your primary care physician now. Patty can see you in a very timely manner.
– REPORT that you can become a patient w/ a yearly fee or she can bill Medicare and her visits are charged to insurance.
– REPORT that she can write prescriptions. Even for bio-identical hormones as well.
– REPORT that most of her patients are seniors.
– (contact info: www.crossroadstocare.org and (760) 668-1654).
Patty
Navy League/American Legion/Helping Heroes USA Segment – July 8, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – Navy League/American Legion/Helping Heroes USA Segment
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AMERICAN LEGION/NAVY LEAGUE/HELPING HEROES USA w/ Amado Salinas. Appointed President of the Greater Palm Springs Navy League. The American Legion National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Constitution & By-laws Committee for the American Legion; Dept., of CA. Vice Chair of Foreign Relations & National Security, Area 5 District 21 Executive Board member; Life member of American Legion Current Post 519 Parliamentarian @ 400 N. Belardo, Palm Springs, CA. 92262, and Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars. Parliamentarian SoCal for the Hispanic American Police Officers Command Association and Tony de Maio, the CEO and President, started/founded “Helping Heroes USA.
– 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.
– MISSION STATEMENT of HELPING HEROES USA IS A COMMUNITY-BASED SOLUTION IN PREVENTING SUICIDE BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDIUALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. Taking a proactive stance to address the epidemic. Education and community involvement are crucial. Having people on the ground to provide support too.
– REPORT for today “Suicide Symposium” from Tony de Maio covering these topics;
– Who is at risk?
– What professions are at risk?
– What age groups are at risk?
– Who commits more suicides, men or women?
REPORT on what action to take;
– Ask questions.
– REPORT“Helping Heroes USA” supplies funds, marketing, consulting, and organizational tools @ no charge to the organizations.
– (contact info; www.helpingheroesusa.org and www.usnavygps.org and www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)
Amado and Tony
Charity Segment – July 8, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 2 – Charity Segment
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CO-LINQ FOUNDATION w/ Jonathan Brier and Dr. Julie Rice.
– DISCUSSION of communal living; multi-generational, multi-economics and multi-loneliness.
– DISCUSSION of the addiction of loneliness.
– REPORT on the balance of independence they desire.
– REPORT that all legal work will be done in advance by them.
– REPORT on “intentional living”. “Choosing to live in alignment w/ common values that prioritize relationship, well-being over isolationism and consumerism.”
– MISSION is to create innovative, communal and intentional living spaces that empower people to find purpose, belonging and opportunity to thrive together”.
– REPORT that they want to connect people and resources to build vibrant communities where “connection” reduces loneliness and inspires a strong commitment to support one another.
– DISCUSSION of how this Charity came to be. Dr. Julie is his partner in this. Wanted to serve the aging population who might be lonely in some way or another. “The Pandemic of Loneliness”. Get back to the concept of a “village”.
– DISCUSSION of the focus is on all segments of the community. Almost like a “roommate” service.
– MISSION is to create innovative, communal and intentional living spaces that empower people to find purpose, belonging and opportunity to thrive together”.
– REPORT that they want to connect people and resources to build vibrant communities where “connection” reduces loneliness and inspires a strong commitment to support one another.
– REPORT that all this communication will be based on an “on-line” platform w/ the latest technology to find people. i.e. there’s a group of families that all have autistic children.
– DISCUSSION of what the living arrangements will be. They have 5 different models that they are considering.
– REPORT that this will all be guided legally, w/ rules about living, leaving, etc.,
– DISCUSSION that the Foundation/501 C3 will help w/ fundraising. Response has been great on so many levels.
– (contact info; www.co-linq.org or Jonathan’s cell @ (760) 422-9500)
Jonathan and Dr. Julie
Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – July 8, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 3 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment
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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– REPORT that he is a Medicare Specialist and has been for 18 years.
– REPORT that Medicare is a federal program.
– QUESTIONS FROM JOEY PALS.
1. What changes are coming? (Hard to predict. Medicare starts @ age 65. If you are already receiving SS, your MEDICARE card will show up in the mail; Part B is optional because it has a premium of $180. Each month. Otherwise, you DO NOT have to stick w/ your employer’s coverage, you can choose Medicare which usually has better coverage for less money. When it comes to Medicare, after they get SSDI for 24 months they become eligible for Medicare regardless of their age.)
– REPORT that Medicaid is particular to individual states.
– REPORT that he belongs to the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals. (NABIP)
– DISCUSSION of the changes to MEDICARE PART D – the most utilized component of your Medicare because you take your medications EVERY DAY.
– REPORT on Medicare Part D. For drugs. Most Medicare Advantage Plans have this. Medicare is going to put a cap in 2025 on the out-of-pocket maximum of $2000. for Part D. GREAT.
– DISCUSSION of the insurance problems in California, due to the actions of the Insurance Commissioner.
Possible limit of $2,000. for out-of-pocket costs. Affects the formulary going forward. 33% of personal costs will go up to 50% next year.
– REPORT on Medicare Part D. For drugs. Most Medicare Advantage Plans have this. Medicare is going to put a cap in 2025 on the out-of-pocket maximum of $2000. for Part D. GREAT.
REPORT on 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. The rules are different in other states.
– (contact info; www.bilhartzinsurance.com and (760) 459-9617).
Brian
“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – July 7, 2025
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Kim Guzman re: General Manager @ “Manhattan in the Desert” 2665 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, 92264.
– REPORT that Kim has been @ Manhattan 20 years.
– REPORT on the renovations @ Manhattan In The Desert. New owners, new bar (bar bites, sports scene bar) w/ great Happy Hour w/ drinks and food, 5 TV’s.
– DISCUSSION of the NEW AMERICAN POPE from Chicago.
– REPORT that the bakery is STILL there.
– REPORT that the budget for new booths, lighting, ceiling, patio, etc. was $750,000. Kept the restaurant open during the remodeling. Worked all night.
– REPORT that the restaurant was there 21 years on Sept., 15, ’25.
– REPORT on the location and SUMMER HOURS as of June 1; weekdays 10 AM TO 8:30 PM and weekends 8 AM to 8:30 PM. Open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
– DISCUSSION of the menu for Summer. $17.99
1.Roasted breast of turkey.
2.Homemade Meatloaf
3.Fish and Chips
4. Salmon Fillet (6 oz)
5.Grilled Hamburger Steak
6.Spaghetti w/ Meat sauce
7.Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
8.Fettuccine Alfredo (vegetarian)
9.Spaghetti w/ Marinara (vegetarian)
– Add soup or salad for $2.99
– REPORT on Options for folks who do NOT drink during Happy Hour; 2 – 6 PM; BUT started June 1, Happy Hour; open to close Mon., – Fri. IF YOU ARE SEATED IN THE BAR. $5. Wine, $15. Charcuterie Platter.
– REPORT on the Banquet Room for groups.
– (contact info: www.manhattaninthedesert.com and (760) 567-0126)
Kim
R.I.P. Brian Wilson 6.20.1946 – 6.11.2025
