3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Crossroads To Care Segment

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CROSSROADS TO CARE (housecalls are back) w/ Patty Ryan re; An adult nurse-practitioner who makes house calls. A concierge practitioner.
– SERVICES SUCH AS; Same as in a doctor’s office;
1. Treat. 2. Prescribe. 3. Referrals as needed, 4. Does blood tests right there, delivers it to the lab and gets you the results. 5. 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.
– REPORT on how convenient her services are for many folks for many reasons. Good to know your “starting point” from your blood work.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”?
1. Is Prevagen a good product? (An over-the-counter supplement that is marketed to increase your memory and awareness and decrease further signs of decline. There’s no standard level you can get in a blood draw.)
– 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 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

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Animal Segment

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ANIMAL SAMARITANS w/ Valerie Kattz and Jarred Ellis 73-407 Ramon Road, Thousand Palms, CA.
– REPORT that puppy and kitten season is coming.
– All animals are vaccinated, spayed, neutered and micro-chipped. Goes by their weight, not age. Need for fosters.
-“YAPPY HOUR” Ap., 19 is back @ Booze Hounds on 2080 N. Palm Canyon in Palm Springs. Info on events page of www.animalsamaritans.org. Bring dogs on a leash. Donation is $10.
– “CATERDAY” – Sat., Ap., 27 @ the Rowan. 9 – 11 AM, $20 donation. Breakfast, all the mimosas you can drink. Adoption event.
– SUN., DEC., 8 – 15TH annual “Men of the Desert” themed “Back to the Future” @ the Palm Springs Air Museum.
– DISCUSSION of how to surrender an animal.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”.
1. Is pet insurance a good idea? (Can be, worth looking into. Different types of plans)
– (contact info: www.animalsamaritans.org and (760) 343-3477)

Valerie (and Brenna) and Jarred

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Brian Ellis
– DISCUSSION of his childhood, family, background and education.

young Brian

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Brian Ellis
– DISCUSSION of his career; his long association w/ Melvyn’s and Mel Haber, celebrities and the Palm Springs Community.

Brian’s association w/ Frank Sinatra

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Brian Ellis
– DISCUSSION of being Maitre’d of the Year in CA. His Star dedication on Wed., Ap., 17 @ 100 S. Palm Canyon @ 10 AM. www.pschamber.org.

Brian w/ Mel Haber and the Walk of Stars

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.
– LATE BREAKING NEWS 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.
– IMPORTANT TO NOTE: they are now open from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM for clients Monday thru Friday.
– REMINDER that Open Mike is closed now and the new location is @ the “Play Lounge” @ 4:30 on Wednesdays. Info on the NVC website.
– REPORT that Saturday Showcase has moved over to Revolution Stage Company and Allan will be working w/ Gary Powers there.
– REPORT that their programs are for anyone 18 and older, but the majority of their clients are 55 plus.
– REPORT that there will be outings.
– 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.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalitycenter.org and (760) 323-7676).

Allan

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.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Can Alzheimer’s be transmitted person to person? (No. Less than 3% of the world has hereditary Alzheimer’s. If it’s in a family thru the generations.)

– REPORT that the brain has a “waste management system”. This cleansing process occurs primarily during deep sleep.
– MENTION of Restorative Sleep and it’s importance. What you need is 18 – 25 minutes of DEEP SLEEP. What you want is 90 minutes of DEEP SLEEP to restore your brain.
– DISCUSSION that most adults spend about 20% of their night in deep sleep.
– REPORT that care-givers need to ask themselves ”How are you”? Many care-givers have “angry” Alzheimer’s family members. The patient IS AWARE that things are changing.
– REPORT on their bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS IS BACK. Open to clients, family, care-givers. 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

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. Autism Awareness Month; Joslyn Center is the FIRST Autism Certified Senior Center IN THE NATION @ www.joslyncenter.org. Autism DOES NOT end @ 18.
2. “Get Tech”. One-on-one help for your new phone or other electronic device. Make an appointment for Friay between 9 AM and 2 PM.
3. Beginning Bridge lessons started on Mar., 12 w/ Dave. Tuesdays from 10 AM to noon. $3. Per class. Call Dave @ (928) 301-7115.
4. Wednesday, May 22 is Mother’s and Father’s Day Luncheon presented by Desert Oasis Healthcare. 11:30 to 1:00 PM and the cost is $20. Space is limited, so purchase you tickets @ the front desk.
5. Don’t forget; Penny’s Pantry and Senior Farmer’s Market FREE @ the Joslyn Center on alternating Fridays.
6. Now have Eisenhower Health Wellness Wednesdays Lunch for “Lunch & Learn” medical seminars. Limited space. Reservations @ (760) 340-3220. Wed., Ap., 10 on Parkinson’s Awareness.
– (contact info: www.joslyncenter.org and (760) 340-3220).

Jack

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 and Jeff Cole .
– REPORT that today is Amado’s bday. Amado was in “Devil Pups” for youngsters 13 – 15.
– DISCUSSION that Jeff was in the Army…had two combat tours to Afghanistan. He was medically retired out.
– REPORT that Jeff is Post Commander of the VFW in Desert Hot Springs. Now he’s the Sgt. Of Arms for Post 519. Now he took over the American Legion Riders for this Post.
– DISCUSSION of the Riders; there are 7 of them right now. Women also will be “patched in” soon. He’s trying to bring over things from the VFW in DHS. Once a month they pass out hygiene kits to the homeless. They arrange transportation for the homeless, Veterans too, to their medical appointments.
– DISCUSSION of how to join the American Legion. i.e. parent of a veteran, spouse of a veteran, a child of a veteran, etc., How important the number of members is for the PACT to get the benefits for all veterans.
– HIS REPORT on Afghanistan through his eyes.
– REPORT on the daily activities @ Post 519. i.e. “Lunches by Juan”. Can be a guest of a Veteran. Entertainment.
– (contact info; www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)

Amado and Jeff

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – American Legion presents “Helping Heroes USA” Segment

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Cont. 1,2. 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 and Jeff Cole, from the American Legion Riders Group and acting Sgt.-at-Arms from Post 519 and Commander of the VFW in Desert Hot Springs.
– 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.
– DISCUSSION that most American Legion Posts have Riders.
– REPORT on the spirit of the American Legion Riders.
– HOLD THE DATE; Sat., April 13, there will be PTSD SUICIDE AND PREVENTION WALK. 22 K Walk. Sponsored by C.C. Evening Rotary and the City of Cathedral City. At Dennis Keat Soccer Park. Will honor a Veteran who took his own life. To raise money you can register and get information on the Walk call (760) 272-6997 or email invisible22wounds@nullgmail.com.
– DISCUSSION of the Silent Auction and other ways to donate.
– REPORT that Mission 22 serves Veterans who suffer from PTSD and are possible suicide victims.
– REPORT to call 988 to report/prevent a suicide.
– DISCUSSION that for every reported suicide 135 people are affected.
– REPORT on the blue caps for the membership in the American Legion; blue and white caps are for the district commanders; white caps for the department of CA.
– 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 and Jeff