8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Mollie Vogt-Welch re; NYC based actor, singer and director. Extensive career in theater, on Broadway, film and television, voice over work, opera, and she dabbles in photography as well. www.mollievogtwelch.com.
– DISCUSSION of her travels and development of her career. Life in NYC w/ her husband and two girls.

Mollie on stage

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Mollie Vogt-Welch re; NYC based actor, singer and director. Extensive career in theater, on Broadway, film and television, voice over work, opera, and she dabbles in photography as well. www.mollievogtwelch.com.
Report on how she came to be in “Light in the Piazza” @ CV rep. www.cvrep.org. What’s next, what her dreams are.

“The Light in the Piazza” flier

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.
– DISCUSSION of how IMPORTANT it is to get a proper diagnosis. More than 10 million people are diagnosed in the world each YEAR!!! Each form “presents” differently. This diagnosis guides the doctor as to how to treat and also guides the family as to what to expect.
– REPORT on the first signs of Dementia; memory loss. Alzheimers Causes “short term” memory loss; Vascular dementia results in executive disfunction and is caused by TIAs (planning and carrying out tasks); frontal temporal dementia causes language and behavioral issues.
– PARKINSONS is one of the 100 types of dementia. May not have cognitive impairment until 10 years into it.
– 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

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – Read With Me Segment

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READ WITH ME w/ Erin Hyland Re: 42600 Cook St., Suite 125, Palm Desert, CA, 92211. Recruits volunteers and works to inform the community.
– MISSIONS STATEMENT: To assist children from a low income, limited English speaking environment develop to their fullest potential by learning to read, comprehend and speak English, while understanding that people care about them as individuals.
– REPORT that they are in 24 schools in 3 districts. From the Salton Sea to Desert Hot Springs. Goes from “transitional kindergarten” to 6th grade.
– REPORT that they began 20 years ago and currently have over 400 volunteers, BUT MORE ARE NEEDED. Only asks for 1 hour a week, will train you and transport you if needed.
– DISCUSSION that the children REALLY LOOK forward to these sessions, because they know you are there FOR them.
– REPORT on how the books are chosen. Have books for all levels. 20,000 books were donated last year and serviced about 10,000 children.
– REPORT that they have a FREE book fair twice a year.
– REPORT that they give the children books for their very own and the kids take them home and share w/ their siblings and parents.
– DISCUSSION of their partnership w/ Cathedral City and summer movies @ the Mary Pickford Theater and books too.
– “READERS ARE LEADERS”.
– (contact info; www.readwithmevolunteer.org and (760) 567-1830).

Erin

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Desert Symphony Segment

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THE DESERT SYMPHONY w/ Nancy Tapick, President: 73730 CA. 111 Ste., 6, Palm Desert, CA. 92260
– REPORT that the Symphony is sponsored by Raju Mehta of El Paseo Jewelers, who does so much in the Coachella Valley for so many.
– DISCUSSION of how the “tribute bands” are often better than the original, keeping the “flame” alive. Otherwise the sound, the history, the style will disappear.
– HOLD THE DATES FOR THE ’25 SEASON:
1. REPORT on JAN., 9, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Rod Stewart “Tonight’s the Night” @ the McCallum.
2. FEB., 12, ’25 – Sweetheart’s Luncheon @ Lavender Bistro in La Quinta. Proceeds support Children’s Education Program. Tix from the Symphony Office or on-line.
3. FEB., 13, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to The Beatles “Ones” @ the McCallum.
4. MAR., 20, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Carole King “Home Again” @ the McCallum.
5. AP., 17, ’25 – 8 PM; A tribute to Fleetwood Mac “Tusk” @ the McCallum.
6. MAR., 12 – 36th Annual Gala dinner and a show @ the SHOW @ the Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage. Starring Singer, Actress, and Dancer Sutton Foster. Tickets @ www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988.
– (contact info; www.desertsymphony.org and (760) 773-5988)

Nancy and Symphony Sammi

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – American Legion/Navy League/ “Helping Heroes USA” Segment

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AMERICAN LEGION/NAVY LEAGUE/HELPING HEROES USA w/ Amado Salinas. National Legislative Council for the Dept., of CA.; National Media and Communications Committee for the American Legion; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of Owen Coffman 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. New position for the Dept. of CA. Area 5 National Security Commissioner for the American Legion.
– 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 increased enlistments for the Army since the Trump Inauguration. Highest it’s been in 15 years. Met it’s quota in a week.
– REPORT on the Inauguration; Amado made a report into the Joey English Show from there; the cold weather, the mood of Washington D.C. Amado meeting the new Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.

Sec., of Defense Pete Hegseth w/ Amado

– REPORT that to join the Navy League go to www.usnavygps.org and click on subscribe. Only $25/year. Support the Navy, the Coast Guard, The Marines and the Merchant Marines.
HOLD THE DATE;
1. March 8 @ 400 N. Belardo for the annual Law Enforcement Awards Dinner.
– REPORT on the mission statement; as a non-profit, they are 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.
– (contact info; www.helpingheroesusa.org and www.usnavygps.org and www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)

Amado w/ Joey’s Inauguration gifts

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – 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.
– DISCUSSION that many are getting notices of the increases in their insurances.
– REPORT on Medicare Advantage. You have another enrollment opportunity in which to make changes from now to March 31. This “window” is meant to protect Seniors.
– 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.
– DISCUSSION of how to handle ALL THE PHONE CALLS about Medicare.
– REPORT on the big changes for Medicare Part D coming in 2025, especially in the “donut hole”. 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

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 3 – Eisenhower Health Segment

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EISENHOWER HEALTH w/ Scott Strech and Lynn Fishel re: 68910 Adelina Road, Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– HOLD THE DATE:
1. Sat., Feb., 22, 4th FREE Annual Eisenhower Health Cardiovascular Institute Symposium; 8 AM – 4:30 PM. At the Annenberg Health Sciences Building @ Eisenhower; 39000 Bob Hope Dr., R. M. 92270.
– DISCUSSION of this being an accredited educational activity featuring advances in Cardio, Vascular and Thoracic medicine.
– REPORT on the new size of pacemakers.
– REPORT that open heart surgery is practically NOT needed any more.
– (contact info: www.eisenhowerhealth.org and (760) 340-3911).

Scott and Lynn

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 1 – “Restaurant of the Week” Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dan Gore re: “Oscars”; 125 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way. Palm Springs.
– REPORT on the 11 years Oscar’s has been in existence.
– HOLD THE DATES;
– FEB., 13 – Jack Donahue
– FEB., 14 – Strip Palm Springs
– FEB., 15 – Bitchiest Brunch
– FEB., 15 – Bunker, A Gay Man’s Area
– FEB., 16 – Bitchiest Brunch
– FEB., 16 – World Famous Tea Dance
– FEB., 21 – Strip Palm Springs
– FEB., 22 – Bitchiest Brunch
– FEB., 22 – Bunker, A Gay Man’s Area
– FEB., 23 – Bitchiest Brunch
– FEB., 23 – World Famous Tea Dance
– FEB., 28 – Strip Palm Springs
– NOTICE that he will be welcoming the biggest adult film/comedy stars in the industry soon.
– DISCUSSION of the menu and wonderful food with both Mexican and Italian influence.
– REMEMBER to check the website for the info for ALL the upcoming shows.
– (contact info: www.oscarspalmsprings.com and (760) 325-1188)

Dan

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

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DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER/COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER w/ Dr. Tim Tyler re: Dir. of Pharmacy, Lab and Oncology Supportive Care, Comprehensive Cancer Center @ D.R.M.C. 1180 N. Indian Cyn., Palm Springs, CA. www.desertcarenetwork.com and Bianca Rae Host of D.O.H.C.’s “The Pulse”. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– QUESTIONS IN THE JOEY ENGLISH “MEDICINE CABINET” come from; the news, Internet and Joey Pals.
1. FEB., IS AMERICAN HEART HEALTH MONTH; (DISCUSSION of Causes of heart issues, Symptoms of heart issues, Signs of a heart attack, new treatments and drugs and ways to prevent same. Most of the drugs have been around a long time.)
– Eat healthy
– Exercise
– Don’t smoke
– Get the right amount of sleep
– Manage weight.
– REPORT on D.O.H.C.’s “The Pulse” that Bianca hosts on CBS, KESQ every other Thursday.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Bianca and Dr. Tyler