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Legal Segment – August 21, 2021
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – Legal Segment
ROBERT L. FIRTH LAW w/ Robert Firth re: 68910 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS
1. What is the liability of the dog groomer who gave a dog to the WRONG OWNER? (Probably no legal issues, as long as the dog was returned to the rightful owner).
2. Does the land in Florida from that condo collapse have to be donated? (The condo association probably bears all the burden and SHOULD have insurance.)
3. Can I get unemployment if I quit/get fired over vaccination issue? (If you are fired for a cause, no)
– REPORT on his law practice for personal bankruptcy and estate planning. FYI the state of CA., has a large fund set aside to cover a large part of your lease payments to your landlords and folks don’t know this.
– REPORT on living trusts. CA. has an expensive probate system and take a long time and costs lots.
Living Trusts bypass probate. Much easier and more efficient. Robert HAS DONE LIVING TRUSTS in as quickly as 3 hours. Usually 1 to 2 weeks. If your estate is under $166,250.00 you can probate it in 4 months, but if it’s over that amount, YOU SHOULD GET A LIVING TRUST.
– REPORT on his FREE consultations.
– (contact info: www.firthlaw.com and (760) 770-4066).
Travel cont. A.C.T. Segment – August 21, 2021
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 1 – Travel cont. A.C.T. Segment
A.C.T. TOURS w/ Steve Kanold re: 555 S. Sunrise Way, #219, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT on what documentation of vaccination will be required going forward. www.mydohc.com has the info to get a QR code on your phone.
– REPORT on the current protocols for travel from early dinner “Elmer’s”.
– DISCUSSION of the joy that you had of going places that you might not be able to go to now, or even WANT to go to now.
QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”
1.Is there a trip on the Mississippi on a “Showboat”? (Not yet…too expensive ($5,000) @ this point in time.)
REPORT on some of the tours coming up;
– $1695. Panama Canal for 15 days. Oct., 1 – 15, from L.A., 5 stops in Mexico, including airfare home w/ Royal Caribbean.
– Egypt in Sept.
– Mediterranean Cruise over Thanksgiving. For $1,995. Overnight in Rome, then the cruise.
– 2 trips to Africa.
– Cruise of the Mediterranean, Thanksgiving in Sicily.
– REPORT on “Hamilton” @ The Hollywood Pantages. ONLY a few seats left for the Matinee show on Dec., 26. $159. Including motor coach ride, a stop @ the L.A. Farmer’s Market for a no-host lunch. Seats are $159. Simon and Garfunkel Story tickets available too.
– 7.22 – Day Tour to the Del Coronado Hotel and a Harbor Cruise in San Diego.
– REPORT on the Sept., FREE Travel Club of the Desert. i.e. the guest stars, cruise directors, music.
– HOLD THE DATE; April, 2022 to New York Theatre.
– REPORT on Steve’s book “Globetrots, You didn’t tell me there’d be walking on this tour.” Get it @ Amazon, OR call ACT and get a signed copy and you’ll get gift certificate for tours @ ACT.
– (contact info: www.act-tours.com and (760) 322-1247)
Travel cont. Mike Thompson RV Segment – August 21, 2021
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – Travel cont. Mike Thompson RV Segment
MIKE THOMPSON RV w/ Sher Lyckman. Store Manager 68318 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Hwy 111, Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– REPORT on the nice “trailer park/storage” in Silent Valley.
– REPORT on the “C” Class that can have cocktails for 6, dinner for 4, and sleeps 2. A luxury diesel pusher.
– REPORT on the popular outdoor kitchens w/ fabulous appliances made of stainless steel.
– DISCUSSION of a “sanctuary”.
– REPORT that some have fireplaces.
– REPORT that some have garages!!!!!
– DISCUSSION that a motor home is where you are driving inside the vehicle, not towing it.
– REPORT that inventory is starting to come in. Special orders are coming in now too.
– REPORT they are open 7 days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM. Sundays from 10 AM to 5 PM.
– REPORT that since many buyers are “first timers” and not trading in an old RV, Sher needs used vehicles. She’ll buy, consign, trade ANYTHING!!!
She’ll ALWAYS provides “customer delight”.
– Contact info: www.mikethompson.com and (760) 324-3651).
Marriage & Family – August 21, 2021
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – Marriage & Family Segment
MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPIST w/ Randall Baird re: 1900 E, Tahquitz Cyn. Way. P.S., CA. 92262
– DISCUSSION of his many careers and his “come back” from a broken back and the inability to walk.
– DISCUSSION of his help for people w/
a. Addictions
b. Anxieties
c. Depression
d. Relationship issues
e. Trauma effects
– DISCUSSION of the overwhelming effect anxiety has on the human mind/heart/spirit.
– His partnership w. Steve Dinga, Desert Life Coach in the same office. Email: desertlifecoaching@nullgmail.com and (619) 630-4780.
– (contact info: www.randallbaird.com and (858) 472- 6369).
“Restaurant of the Week” Segment – August 14, 2021
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment
“RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK” w/ Jacky Donnell re: “Elmer’s Restaurant” 1030 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Way, P.S. CA.
– REPORT that you can dine inside or outside (early in the morning it’s comfortable).
– REPORT is open 7 days a week; 6 AM to 9 PM.
– REPORT on the prime rib; slow roasted, rock salted for $20 and change. 9 or 12 ounces.
– REPORT that Elmer’s sells an average or 3300 German Pancakes a month. It’s light, thin, baked in the over, 12-inch diameter, takes 12-14 minutes to bake, fluffy, topped w/ butter, lemon and powdered sugar. Can add apples, mixed berry, strawberries too.
– DISCUSSION of cinnamon in your coffee/water to help lose weight.
– REPORT on the menu until the middle of Sept.; CA. Omelet; Bacon Bacon Biscuits & Gravy; Grilled Ham & Cheese Trio (sandwich, salad, soup) on Garlic Bread.
– REPORT on the bacon shortage!!!! Impacts the new waffle w/ Tillamook Cheddar Cheese, hashbrowns and bacon in the batter and topped w/ 3 slices of bacon.
www.eatatelmers.com
(760) 327-8419)
Jackie
Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet” Segment – August 14, 2021
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet”
DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE 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 that we are in our 75th week of Pandemic.
– THE GOOD NEWS;
1. We are making progress.
2. The Delta Variant infects people so quickly. This one infected person can infect 5 (as opposed to the Alpha Variant where on infected person can infect 2)
3. We CANNOT REACH herd immunity because of the break thru infections. But the vaccinated re-infected folks are not getting very ill, will NOT be on a ventilator and will NOT get dead.
4. The vaccine works and a booster is coming.
5. There are over 70 Covid patients in the hospitals where a couple of weeks ago we had NONE. Most of these are unvaccinated!!!!
– REPORT that if you want control in your life; if you want your kids to get back in school; GET VACCINATED!!!
– REPORT that ALL D.O.H.C. employees will be tested once each week.
– DISCUSSION that you will have to show your vaccination card to go anywhere.
– STATEMENTS/QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Is the vaccine dangerous for pregnant women? (No studies of any problems. Antibodies are expressed in breast milk.)
– REPORT that the vaccine does not cause menstrual problems in young women, etc.
– REPORT that we will not get through this without getting the vaccine.
2. Will unvaccinated folks who have had the original virus likely to get the virus again? (Yes, more than twice as likely actually. Study out of Kentucky found the risk was 2 and a half times more likely to get re-infected if YOU ARE NOT VACCINATED.)
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – August 14, 2021
09:00 – 10:00 AM
Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment
DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE 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.
– STATEMENT of how well the medical community has worked together thru this Pandemic. Report of his great TEAM.
– STATEMENTS/QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”
1. What is Meningitis B and should I get my teen vaccinated? (This is a very BAD bug….has a high mortality rate. If you are at risk as a child. If you kids are going away to college, etc., get vaccinated. It’s VERY contagious. It’s VERY RARE. 2 dose series and then you ARE DONE).
2. What is an immune checkpoint inhibitor? (Inroads being made in the treatment of lung cancers, etc.)
– REPORT on how to get a FREE Digital Back-up for your vaccine record. Go to www.myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov and sign up. You’ll quick a QR (quick response) Code on your phone.
www.myturn.ca.gov
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
“Senior Moment” Segment – August 14, 2021
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment
NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen re: Ex. Dir. and Rudy Breilein, Social Worker – 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT that Neuro Vitality Center is NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AGAIN and clients are excited to be back!!!!
– DISCUSSION that the Boys and Girls Club of P.S. just donated some gym equipment.
– REPORT that the Chef is trying out new menu items.
– REPORT that in this “new normal” things are being appreciated and handled in different ways.
– REPORT on how Rudy brings in new clients;
1. Have to have proof of a TB screening and a Covid vaccine card.
2. Then you get a tour around the facility. Like to do these tours when clients are there seeing the activity that goes on.
3. Basic paperwork goes to your doctor for screening and clearance.
4. Schedule a home visit.
5. Schedule a social and nursing evaluation.
6. Discuss psychosocial issues; what a person likes to do, etc. Most of the clients have neurological issues. How are the clients/families dealing w/ the issues. Parents taking care of adult children again and visa versa. The system is rough to navigate and Rudy helps w/ this.
7. Then the client will have a discussion w/ a physical therapist, an occupational therapist, a dietitian, even a pharmacist.
– REPORT on the need for volunteers. Just call.
– DISCUSSION that they are open Monday thru Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Start seeing clients about 8 ish. Best to call and make an appointment.
– REPORT on the variety of clients they serve. Almost anybody. Will be enlarging their services soon for MS clients.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676)
Allan & Rudy
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – August 14, 2021
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 2 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment
DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Lisa Stanford re: Family Care Consultant w/ a background w/ Alzheimer and Dementia in her family.
– REPORT on how the family dynamic caused her to get involved, typical for many families.
– REPORT that Kae’s book “Pathways – A guidebook for dementia and Alzheimer family caregivers”. (You can get it from Amazon) helped Lisa SO MUCH.
– REPORT on Vascular Dementia.
– DISCUSSION that many times sufferers of dementia are not happy people, but often being in a care facility improves their quality of life.
– REPORT on the options available to relieve care-giver burnout.
1. To prevent boredom, especially in caregivers. TAKE THE LOVED ONE out for a drive. Limit it to 30 minutes. Put on their favorite music in the car. Can take the same route all the time BECAUSE it will ALWAYS BE NEW.
2. Mental stimulation is so important to longevity.
3. Socialization is so important. Even to folks in wheel chairs…i.e. play balloon volleyball.
4. Spirituality can be achieved by turning off the TV. Music is soooo therapeudic.
QUESTIONS FROM JOEY PAL’S
1.Is there a connection between driving and Alzheimers? (Driving can reveal early signs of Alzheimers. Folks tend to drive more slowly, make sharp turns, etc.)
2. 6 cups of coffee increases the chance of getting Dementia by 53%? (Drinking coffee IN MODERATION lowers the risk of dementia…6 cups is too much, AND DRINK WATER along w/ the coffee. Perhaps decaf would be better.)
www.dementiahelpcenter.com
(760) 636-6355)
Lisa
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – August 14, 2021
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment
FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– DISCUSSION of the “comfort” level in knowing/dealing w/ Forest Lawn.
– DISCUSSION of the protocols NOW in place. City of Cathedral City has mandated masks be worn INDOORS again. Protects employees and the families that are being serviced.
– DISCUSSION that services can be held indoors.
– REPORT that Forest Lawn see the ultimate RESULT of the COVID problem. Younger and non-vaccinated people are dying more now.
– DISCUSSION of the aspects of death associated w/ any death, but especially when the death it to a child/younger person.
– DISCUSSION of the fact that the suicide rate is up in younger people. Forest Lawn has information to pass along in these cases. Larry did his thesis in college about Teen Age Suicides!! Cavalier aspect of it all. The concept of death for teenagers is very different from even younger children or certainly adults.
– DISCUSSION that during the Pandemic “death” seems to be “right in your face”.
– Report on how detailed should my instruction be for MY FINAL DAYS. (Person has specific wishes, i.e. music, lighting, visitors, food, pictures, candles, temperature, etc. NEED TO COMMUNICATE THESE WISHES WHILE YOU STILL CAN).
– REPORT that you need to let people TALK about their final days WHEN THEY WANT TO. Even when it’s difficult to hear.
– REPORT that you should pre-plan and pre-pay your funeral wishes. HAVE THE CONVERSATION.
– REPORT on the podcast on their Facebook page…”dealing w/ his grief after the death of Linda”.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3112)
Larry
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