3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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Cont. JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Brian Wanzek/Bella da Ball;
re: Two Volunteers, One Big Heart. “Mr. Palm Springs”.
– DISCUSSION of Bella’s appearances and participation in all things Palm Springs. Show and Events schedule. www.belladaball.com.

Bella and Joey

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.
– REPORT of their mission statement and that Neuro Vitality Center is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 5 days a week; 8 AM to 2 PM.
– HOLD THE DATES: Oct., 19 – 29th. Fundraiser @ the Foundation Lounge “Forbidden Broadway’s Greatest Hits” 22 top Broadway Songs w/ a TWIST. Show times are on the website. The piano is named “Myrtle”. Tix are $35. w/ open seating. Snack bar. Limited seating.
– REPORT that Allan is conducting a “staged reading” series for clients.
– ANNOUNCEMENT; Open Mic is back!!!! Every Wednesday. Tonight doors open @ 6 PM, performing starts @ 6:30 to 9 PM. Joel Baker on “Myrtle”. Now the volunteer staff is doing a snack bar and drinks. Fee is $10. Bring you sheet music AND IF YOU DON’T HAVE ANY, don’t worry, Joel can play anything.
– ANNOUNCEMENT of the Saturday Showcase Shows.
Will begin in Oct., One artist does 1 hour. No real audition, just go in and talk to Allan. Allan will even “mentor” beginners. This has been very successful…i.e. The Palms in the High Desert.
– REPORT that there will be a Saturday Showcase every Sat., thru the end of April, 2024.
– REPORT the state has just ruled that the CBAS Program (thru the Dept. of Aging and their standard of care) and the Desert Memory Center can now be combined for clients.
– REPORT on the Memory Care Facility.
1. Free 3 days a week
2. Two programs; CBAS and Memory Club.
3. A really safe environment.
4. Transportation via Sunline.
5. 8 AM to 2 PM w/ 2 meals, activities, exercise, etc.
– (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.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”
1. Are anti-psychotic medications are dangerous for folks w/ Dementia? (Df., of “off label”. Was created for one issue, but works well for another condition. Drugs in this category are very specific for individual patients. Not one size fits all drugs. These drugs MAY be ok for someone w/ Alzheimers.)
2. If you sit 10 hours a day will that increase my chances of getting Dementia? (Sitting too much decreases the blood flow to the brain and everywhere else. When combined w/ other “health deficits” such as bad diet etc., it’s bad for every part of your body)
– REPORT that you should go from “care giver” to “care manager”. 70% of family members caring for a family member will develop a life-threatening illness.
– 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.
– (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 to Hold the Dates:
1. Oct., 24. Welcome back season kickoff cocktail reception @ the Artist Council @ the Galen in Palm Desert. Tickets $125. Catered by LuLu. Call (760) 340-3220 X 105.
2. Oct., 26 – Annual Health Expo presented by DOHC. Free from 9 AM to Noon. FREE flu and Covid boosters, health screenings, blood pressure, glucose and BMI tests as well. Info about Medicare Open Enrollment. Sponsored by Eisenhower Health.
3. Oct., 13; 9 AM to 10:30 AM. COVID 19 i& flu vaccine clinic presented w/ Desert Healthcare District. FREE or bring your insurance card. No appointment needed. Spanish speaking folks there as well.
4. Oct., 15; Sunday Cabaret Series @ the Joslyn Center. “Postcards from Berlin”. Oct., 22; “Troy to the World” Doors open @ 2:30 PM shows start @ 3 PM. Tickets are $20. CASH only at the door.
– ANNOUNCMENT that Joslyn Center is in collaboration w/ The Joslyn Wellness Center and The Volunteers in Medicine for bi-lingual counselors.
(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.
– REPORT on 248th birthday for the United States Navy. Marine Corp birthday is next month.
– CONGRATULATIONS on new commander of Post 519 and new executive board. Members meet the second Tuesday of every month @ 1700 hrs.
– REPORT on the meeting for the National Media and Communications and the strategic plan going forward…i.e. reducing the number of Veteran suicides. Call 988 to reach out to someone @ risk of suicide. “Be The One”. There is a Veteran Post Officer @ Post 519 and you’ll get a trained individual to help.
– REPORT that he just got back from National Conference. Important to know that the votes of all Veterans help push thru bills that are beneficial for the military of the next generation. Flag salute is going away in schoolrooms etc.
– (contact info; www.calegion.org or www.rallyforvets.com and (760) 325-6229)

Amado

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 2 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment

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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– REPORT on D.O.H.C.’s new TV show “The Pulse” that Brian will be on.
– DISCUSSION of his “ghost” Halloween jacket.
– QUESTION from “Joey Pals”
1. Half of all Americans need long-term care and they don’t have it. Why? (There’s a misunderstanding between long-term care and Medicare. Folks think Medicare provides long-term care, which it DOES NOT. Long-term care means a personal level of care NOT a clinical/medical level of care.)
– REPORT that Medicare is for medical coverage. Does not cover the 7 ADLs.
– REPORT on Medicare Open Enrollment that runs from Oct., 15 – Dec., 7 you can make a change to your plan effective Jan., 1. Then for Medicare Advantage folks there’s an open enrollment from Jan., 1 – Mar., 31, 2024. You can make ONE MORE CHANGE @ this point in time.
– REPORT that you should get an Annual Notification of Change from your insurance company. THERE ARE SO MANY CHANGES COMING, not all are for the better.
– DISCUSSION of the QR code on the postcards Brian’s office will send out to his clients to book an appointment.
– REPORT that the Medicare Advantage Plans ARE COUNTY SPECIFIC.
– REPORT that all costs WILL INCREASE. Watch the changes in drug costs.
– REPORT that Brian has been doing this for 17 years.
– REPORT that his agency focuses on Medicare. Not many agents do this specialty. He will have on-line and in-person classes to attend to keep up w/ the changes. He has 42 agents that work under him.
– REPORT that Medicare is NOT just for older persons.
– DISCUSSION of his association w/ the clients from D.O.H.C. He is the LOCAL agent and phone number!!!!
– REPORT that there is no cost to help his clients make a sound decision about their Medicare needs and the clients DON’T PAY HIM.
– REPORT that he can’t speak to the changes until Oct. If you didn’t make changes YOU CANNOT for the rest of the year. Now we are in a “lock in” period thru the end of year.
– REPORT that this is so complicated one should work w/ Brian to get through it. WATCH out for “tricks”…..speak w/ Brian to be certain.
– 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

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – MDR.com Segment

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MDR.COM w/ Pat Riley, 14101 NW 4th Street, Sunrise Fl. 33325.
– TODAY’S REPORT on MDR Vital Factors (“the fizzies”)
1. They help make up the decline of the Human Growth Hormone we experience as we age.
2. At the same time all the other hormones in our bodies are declining.
3. i.e. our hair thins, we have hearing issues, heart issues, our lung capacity changes, joints begin to erode, muscles atrophy, skin sags etc.
– REPORT that when you take MDR Vital Factors you can reverse many of these issues AND REALLY FEEL BETTER.
– REPORT that Pat is a chemist who has spent 45 years working w/ top doctors, Nobel Scientists, etc. to learn how to reverse aging and extend life span.
– REPORT that MDR Vital Factors is all natural. THIS IS NOT THE HGH shot.
– DISCUSSION that if you take MDR Vital Factors you’ll sleep better, look better, feel better, have more energy, your brain will be sharper etc. You’ll enjoy healthy aging.
– DISCUSSION of how to “take” MDR Vital Factors. Dissolve one or two tablets in a glass of water (Joey adds an ice cube) each morning 5 days a week. Not on the weekend, so your body can “remember” to make the HGH on its own.
– REPORT on how Celebrity Pat Boone takes 2 tablets every weekday and has done so for years @ 89 years old.

Joey w/Pat Boone

– DISCUSSION of the other “factors” in MDR Vital Factors besides the HGH; ingredients to support brain function, promote hair growth, the vitamins, and help you have more stamina.
– REPORT that there are so many more wonderful age-defying products on the www.MDR.com website. Use the code word BOONE and get 30% off your first order.
– (contact info; www.vitalfactors.com and (800) MDR TABS).

Cover Girl Pat

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Joe Enos re: “LuLu California Bistro” 200 S. Palm Canyon Dr., P.S.
– REPORT on “LuLu California Bistro” where there’s always a party. “Absolulu“ lol
– DISCUSSION of the lovely television commercials running now.
– REPORT on the successful September.
– REPORT that the All-Day Happy Hour is CONTINUING @ LuLu’s. Monday – Friday, 3 – 9 PM in the bar area. All well drinks $5.99. House Wines $6.99. Specialty cocktails $7.99
– REPORT on @ LuLu Sat., and Sun., weekend brunch from 9 AM – 2 PM; for $27.99. 3-course brunch menu; appetizer/salad, entrée and dessert.
– REPORT on the menu items for the weekend brunch. YUM!!
1. DJ Mod Girl plays Fridays from 6 to 9 in the Atrium for your dancing pleasure.
2. The fabulous new summer-themed drinks.
3. The special prices on cocktails and the great bar bites. i.e. fried ravioli, deep-fried cheese curds, fried calamari etc., from $6.99 to $9.99 each.
– REPORT There’s ALWAYS A PARTY AT LULUS!! ABSOLULU!!!
– REPORT on the new carpet and rennovations!
– REPORT that LuLu is open 7 days a week. All day dining from 11 AM w/ 70 items on the menu.
– REPORT on the “BOBA BAR” in Rancho Mirage.
– (contact info: www.lulupalmsprings.com and (760) 327-LULU 5858)

Joe

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”.
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. Tv Show on Friday; “The Pulse” on CBS, KESQ. First show is about “getting to know D.O.H.C.; 2nd show is about Medicare Advantage/Open Enrollment. Etc., D.O.H.C. is moving into social media influencing.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is a big supporter of “Paint El Paseo Pink”. Their mobile unit will be there.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is one of the sponsors of the American Heart Association Stroke and Heart Walk @ Palm Desert Civic Park. Steps off @ 8 AM.
– QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Comment on the Kaiser and huge health-care strike? (Dr. Brian did his residency @ Kaiser. 8 different unions across 5 states; some 75,000 health care workers and 90 % are in CA. Not the doctors and nurses. Hospitals still open. Well run organization. D.O.H.C. is Kaiser w/out the hospital. The strikers want a $25./hour raise. So many folks are leaving healthcare.)
2. What is psoriasis? (It’s a complicated, chronic disease. Can be painful, comes in many forms. 8 million Americans have it. Expensive to treat; $75,000/year.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – 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 FROM Joey Pal’s in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
3. What about higher radiotherapy being good for prostate cancer? Will that mean less treatments? (Use hormonal therapy first, then they use radiation therapy, which is very advanced now. Protest the organs and tissues around the cancer. Some of the therapies are guided by MRI. Higher radiation dose and a shorter treatment time. The CV has great treatment options for Prostate Cancer.)
4. Does exercise prevent cancer and improve my immune system? (Healthy life-style; maintain stable body weight. Exercise helps decrease inflammation in the body which hurts all systems in the body. A lot of inflammation is caused by stress.)
– REPORT on the 3rd Covid Vaccine. If you are a D.O.H.C. member they vaccines are FREE to you and you may get Flu shot @ the same time. This vaccine is on a different platform. 3 times more expensive than the 1st series. Will be $120./shot.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian