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.
– REPORT on her clients overall. Clients KNOW when they are experiencing changes long before their friends and family realize the subtle changes. Then there is a MOMENT when the family and friends finally realize. Then it makes it easier to navigate.
– 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.
– #1 – DISCUSSION of how the brain and memory is like a “file cabinet”. The file is there, maybe you can’t find it.
– #2 – DISCUSSION of how to be a “safe person” for a person w/ Dementia. Dementia sufferers seem to have a “sense” of who is “safe” and who is not. More basic. One of the last things we lose is our sense of hearing and our awareness of emotions.
– #3 – DISCUSSION that you should HAVE A PLAN. Think in the present about a plan no matter what happens tomorrow. i.e. viable power of attorney for your health care, your finances, your final wishes, etc.
– 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).

Kae

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

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JOSLYN CENTER w/ Dr. Jay Seller CNE, CDE, CNC, Executive Director re: 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
re: 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that on Oct., 27 @ 3 PM, Allan Jensen, on earlier in this show, will be doing his show “If It’s Me, It’s Broadway” @ the Sunday Cabaret Series @ the Joslyn Center’s Arthur Newman Theater. Tickets available @ the door.
– REPORT that the Joslyn Center has at least 80 programs, activities and FREE COUNSELING for folks.
– REPORT on the FREE “Go For Life” program @ Joslyn. Nationally recognized program for Seniors. Aerobic exercise. Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Fri., Shows every weekend thru February.
Then follow up w/ Yoga classes etc. Average of 200 folks a day come there. Large facility.
– REPORT on the Singles Dinner Group; Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Club; among others.
– REPORT that the Joslyn Center is for 50 plus folks. 2,200 members. $30/year for membership.
– REPORT that the Center is open Monday thru Friday 8 AM 5 PM. They are a COOLING CENTER. Stop in, get water and a snack, cool down and engage in activities if you like.
– REPORT that they are an Adult Senior Center and that they have over 80 classes and clubs every week. Check the calendar on their website.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that there is a Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Club. They play cards etc., GREAT.
– REPORT that the Joslyn Center serves between 150 and 200 people a day for people age 50 and up.
– REPORT that membership is $30./year. Sign up on-line and sign up for the FREE newsletter that comes out every week, even during the summer.
– REMEMBER: Bingo; Noon to 2 PM on Tuesdays. 10 games for $15.
– (contact info: www.joslyncenter.org and (760) 340-3220).
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Dr. Jay

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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; Area 5 District 1 First Vice for membership; National Legislation Council for By-laws and Constitution; Life member of American Legion Owen Coffman 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.
– U.S. CONSTITUTION LESSON FOR THE DAY;
– REPORT that the Constitution started out w/ 52 powerful words in the Preamble. The Founding Fathers defined the rights and duties that we as citizens have.
– HEAD’S UP that today Amado is speaking as a U.S. Citizen and an U.S. Veteran.
– DISCUSSION of the oath he took when entering the military. Basically the same oath that all elected officials take.
– REPORT that over 415,000 Illegal Aliens are in the U.S. that are KNOWN criminals says the Dept., of Homeland Security. And 16,000 are KNOWN sex offenders.
– “WE THE PEOPLE” are given the power, not WE THE GOVERNMENT….of the United States, not individual states.
– “COMMON DEFENSE” and “GENERAL WELFARE” of U.S. Citizens.
– SECURITY the blessings of liberty.
– We are a republic of states, not a democracy.
– REPORT on how you AND YOUR FAMILY CAN become a member of Post 519.
– (contact info; www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)

Amado

3:00 – 4:00 PM

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

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Cont. 2. 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 Veteran’s 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 Amerian 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 importance of the U.S. Constitution. Not being taught in school anymore.
– REPORT that Amado is bringing us a Constitutional Minute each month.
– 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.
– DISCUSSION of the housing situation for Veterans. They get a voucher for housing but when it expires in order to get a new voucher, they must first go back to being homeless!!!
– REPORT on the Navy League. Amado is now the Pres. of the Greater Palm Springs Navy Council.
– NAVY LEAGUE works for scholarships; needs volunteers; has been around over 60 years; get a membership; to nurture our youth; sponsor a certain command while they are away from their family serving.
– 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

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 3 – Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment

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BILHARTZ DESERT INSURANCE w/ Brian Bilhartz. 41865 Boardwalk; Ste., 108, Palm Dessert. 92211.
– QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”
1. Why are all the ads on TV about calling to see if you are entitled to more services than you think you have. i.e. Medicare and Medical.
– REPORT on Medigap gives you freedom to choose providers anywhere in the country.
– MEDICARE PART D – the most utilized component of your Medicare because you take your medications EVERY DAY.
- REPORT on Part C which is Medicare Advantage. You have to pick a primary care doctor associated w/ someone such as D.O.H.C.
– 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.
– SUBJECT FOR “JOEY PALS”
1. Agents are beginning to prepare for 2025. (Begins in June. AHIP Certification that is a special requirement for a licensed insurance agent to have a conversation about Medicare part C or D. and an agent must get this EVERY YEAR.)
2. 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.
– (contact info; www.bilhartzinsurance.com and (760) 459-9617).

Brian

3:00 – 4:00 PM

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.
– DISCUSSION of the new Cuban “flavor” of the food.
HOLD THE DATES:
– Oct., 9 – Morgan Fairchild.
– Oct., 11 – Barbra & Liza starring Stene Brinberg & Rick Skye
– Oct., 12 – Britney Houston Dance Party
– Oct., 25 – Bruce Vilanch
– Oct., 26 – Disney’s Wonderful World of Drag.
– Oct., 29 – Pianist & Singer Mick Maimone
– Nov., 1 – Jurassic Drag w/ Varla Jean Merman and more
– Nov., Pride Weekend w/ the big stage outside on the street.
– Dec., 13, 14 – Sandra Bernhard
– MOST SATURDAYS and SUNDAYS; Outside’s Bitchiest Brunch in the “Courtyard”.
– MOST SUNDAYS; Outside’s Tea Dance.
– STARTING MONDAYS – Open as a restaurant nightly.
– NOTICE that he will be welcoming the biggest adult film/comedy stars in the industry soon.
– NOTICE of the Comedy Stars he will be presenting.
– DISCUSSION of the menu and wonderful food from the new Cuban Chef.
– REMEMBER to check the website for the info on ALL the upcoming shows.
– (contact info: www.oscarspalmsprings.com and (760) 325-1188)

Dan

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 that D.O.H.C. is there for any part of your mental or physical health.
– REPORT on the Conference he attended in San Diego and the runaway cost of mental health care cost.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, the news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. How about the Harvard Study that common household devices can cause wrinkles? Is it the microwave, the TV, the fridge or the laptop? (Study from the Mayo Clinic that says there are 2 kinds; 1. Static and 2. Dynamic ones. Wrinkles happen as we age. To prevent them; use sun screen; stop smoking and limit drinking. Genetics plays a part also.)
2. Is there a cheek swab that will tell your life expectancy? (YES. Celluar & biological clock are the indicators. Use to go by blood samples. 2 genes are tied to aging. PDZRN gene and ALPK2 gene. Can predict thru a cheek cell. Created a 21% decrease in life expectancy. STRESS is the biggest cause of shorter life spans.)
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. FREE Drive Thru Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– PALM SPRINGS: 275 N. El Cielo. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41120 Washington St. Mon.-Fri., 9/2 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– INDIO; 81880 Dr. Correon Blvd. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– YUCCA VALLEY IMMEDIATE CARE: 57-840 29 Palms Highway. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– REMINDER that you can get both shots in one drive-thru.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com 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”.
3. What is high/low cholesterol and? (There is good and bad cholesterol. Your body needs it and MAKES it in your liver. Only 30% comes from diet. You make the rest. HDL is the good cholesterol. SO, if you are a male you want it over 45 and if you are a female you want it over 50. LDL is the bad cholesterol and is sticky and causes strokes and heart attack. You want this under 100. Total cholesterol should be 200 or under.)
4. What is the best diet? (5 science-based ones: 1. Low carb. 2. Mediterranean. 3. Paleo. 4. Vegan. 5. Glutton free.)
5. Is it OK to skip breakfast? (25% of Americans SKIP breakfast DUE TO TIME CONCERNS. More infection, covid, flu, IBS, lower insulin sensitivity, etc., if you skip breakfast. It is the time frame and the foods.)
– REPORT on OPEN ENROLLMENT? (Every year our Medicare Seniors get to choose who they want to provide their care. Medical group they choose is their personalized care provider. 1 out of every 3 seniors in the CV is insured by D.O.H.C. Call Brian Bilhartz Desert Insurance @ (760) 459-9617.
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. FREE Drive Thru Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– PALM SPRINGS: 275 N. El Cielo. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41120 Washington St. Mon.-Fri., 9/2 – 10/31; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– INDIO; 81880 Dr. Correon Blvd. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– YUCCA VALLEY IMMEDIATE CARE: 57-840 29 Palms Highway. Mon.-Fri., 9/4 – 9/27; 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 2 years and older.
– REPORT on the FREE Drive Thru Pediatric Flu Clinics Hours and Locations.
– YUCCA VALLEY PRIMARY CARE OFFICE: 57475 29 Palms Hwy., Ste., 101. Thursdays. 8:30 AM – 4 PM; 6 months and older.
– BERMUDA DUNES: 41-120 Washington St. Sat., 10/5 and Sat., 10/26; 8 AM – 12 PM; 6 months and older.
DESERT OASIS HEALTH CARE MINUTE;
“Hello, hello; It’s Joey English. This D.O.H.C. Minute features the audio from a wonderful Wellness video that can be found on www.mydohc.com. Lots of good information to be enjoyed too. So, roll the audio”
Subject; Aging w/ grace and knowledge.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

3:00 – 4:00 PM

Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment

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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Nesha Azmani, Public Affairs Dept., Specialist re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION of her parents, her heritage and how/where they met.
– REPORT on her background in the water industry.
– REPORT that the rates for water increase slowly over a few years, BUT THEY DO INCREASE. 5-year plan info on website.
– HOLD THE DATES:
1. Oct., 8 – Landscaper Workshop. From 1 to 3 PM. Learn about incentives. R.S.V.P. on website. www.dwa.org/landscaperworkshop.
2. Oct., 24 – “Behind the scenes tour” The Fall Tour. Open to everyone. Bus tour w/ a bit of walking. How you get water out of your tap. Lol. Morning and afternoon sessions.
– DISCUSSION of the incentive programs.
1. Smart controllers.
2. Water efficient nozzles and irrigation heads. $5. Rebate per nozzle; $2 rebate for installation.
3. Washing machines
4. Residential toilets
5. Grass removal
– (contact info: www.dwa.org.and (760) 323-4971)

Nesha