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cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – May 11, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns part II re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– DISCUSSION of his proposed book and more of the stories that might go in it. i.e. Madonna @ the Academy Awards, etc..

press area for the Golden Globes Rick worked

cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – May 11, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment

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TALK OF STARS w/ Richard E. Fearns part II re: Radio engineer and programmer extraordinaire.
– – DISCUSSION of his proposed book and more of the stories that might go in it. i.e. @ the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, etc.

Photo of the red carpet for the Golden Globes Rick worked

“Senior Moment” Segment – May 10, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment

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NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen re: Ex. Dir. and Program Director – 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.
– REPORT on May and the programs.
– REPORT that people on Medical can come to the CBAS program @ NVC 5 days a week and GET ALL THE SERVICES FOR FREE. You get all kinds of therapy AND 2 meals a day.
– REPORT that their kitchen is currently being rented out by Mizel Center for their “Meals on Wheels” program and when they are done with it the end of June, NVC is going to re-do it.
– REPORT that all meals are prepared w/ low sugar and salt re: www.AmericanHeartAssociation.com.
– REPORT on the Community Based Adult Service Program. (CBAS) and the programs offered thru this.
– REPORT that If you are on Medical you can come to the NVC for FREE. Medical is for everybody. You can have Medical on top of Medicare and your secondary insurance.
– REPORT on their Desert Memory Club (DMC CLUB) and it’s common goals w/ Dementia Help Center, for folks w/ more advanced Dementia (16 main ones) and Alzheimer. Discussion of how that is determined. Cost is $20/hour or $88/day 5 days a week. More for the Caregiver and give them a respite. All about dignity for the clients. They have 1 employee for every 8 clients and the clients communicate between themselves in their “own language” so to speak.
– REPORT on the new Parkinson Program that just began March 1. For the clients; 2 one-hour group sessions a week w/ a therapist. A one-hour Zoom group session w/ a speech therapist. $50/week. Case management in ANYTHING thru CAARES.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalitycenter.org and (760) 323-7676).

Allan

cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – May 10, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 2 – cont.“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 that Dementia Help Center is the rescue plan for family caregivers. Fear cripples, but knowledge empowers.
– DISCUSSION of the programs that @ Neuro Vitality Center offers.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS” FOR NEXT TIME.
1. is there a drug called Lacanemab that cures Alz? (No, but it is a second approved treatment that addresses the underlying biologoy of Alz and changes the course of the disease.).
2. If you take sleeping pills will that ward off Alz? (Nothing stops Alzheimers. Can impact your memory. Drowsiness, confusion and memory problems…even the over-the-counter ones. For older folks this can cause falls, broken hips, car accidents.).
3. Can picking your nose increase your chances of getting Alzheimers? (Yes, it can lead to bacteria that travels through the olfactory nerve in the nose and into the brain.)
– THE ANSWER TO ALL QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE IS THE DEMENTIAL HELP CENTER.
– Become a care-manager, not a care-giver.
– REPORT on their bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS. Open to clients, family, care-givers. 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.
– DISCUSSION of any change in a person’s gait is a strong indication of what is to come.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).

Lisa

cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – May 10, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – cont. Senior Moment Segment

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cont. NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen re: Ex. Dir. and Program Director – 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
cont. DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Lisa Stanford re: 75-270 Hwy., 111, Ste., 204, Indian Wells 92210.
– REPORT on Mother’s Day suggestions from Lisa for gifts….i.e. music, photos.
– REPORT from Lisa on be certain to take care of yourself if you are a caregiver.
– REPORT on “power point” presentation for Mother’s and Father’s Day from Allan w/ personal photos and themed it w/ appropriate music. Your creativity is in the right side of your brain and can be touched this way.
– DISCUSSION of the moments of joy that come w/ your loved one, THAT MAY NOT FIT INTO YOUR DEFINITION ANYMORE, but it does theirs.
– DISCUSSION of the little things a caregiver can do for the client…i.e. putting on a movie, driving to a bakery.
– DISCUSSION of how pets impact the clients in such wonderful ways.

Allan


Lisa

Hocker Productions Segment – May 9, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – Hocker Productions Segment

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HOCKER PRODUCTIONS w/ Jeff Hocker re: 2286 N. Indian Cyn., Dr., Unit E, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on his services; Events, Media and PR, Creative services and Accomplishments.
– SAVE THE DATE; Thursday May 11. The Harvey Milk Coachella Valley Diversity Breakfast. Palm Springs Convention Center. Over 1,000 attend. Proceeds go to “Safe Schools”.
– REPORT that the Breakfast will honor the CA. Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara w/ the Harvey B. Milk “leadership award”.
– REPORT that the Breakfast will honor Commissioner Nicole M. Ramirez, of the Americas International Imperial Court System.
– REPORT to get tickets go to www.harveymilk.us. $75. 8:30 AM @ the P.S. Convention Center.
– (contact info; www.hockerproductions.com and (760) 409-1530.)

Jeff

Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – May 9, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 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 that his agency focuses on Medicare. Not many agents do this specialty.
– REPORT that Medicare is NOT just for older persons.
– REPORT on what we should be doing about insurances @ this time OF THE YEAR. The rules about what you can and cannot do are hard to understand.
– REPORT that the Medicare Open Enrollment period ended March 31. 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 CA. wants you to re-file each year for your Medical benefits as of April 1. As of July last year lots of rules changed. YOU NEED BRIAN.
– 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

David Rios Designs Segment – May 9, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 3 – David Rios Designs Segment

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DAVID RIOS DESIGNS w/ David Rios.
– REPORT that his birthday is June 30, 1978 and how he got his appreciation for things that happened before he was born.
– REPORT on the room he’s doing dedicated to Lucy and Ricky. How he researched their style and sets.
– REPORT on the Velvet Rope Hotel he is doing in Old Las Palmas. Each room will be dedicated to a celebrity that had a home here.
– DISCUSSION of the work he does for Vacation Rentals lines can be found on www.vibesps.com.
– DISCUSSION of his real estate work.
– REPORT on the series/report he is going to do about Section #14. Called “Fair”. He will shock the City w/ this.
– REPORT that he can teach you how to re-design your outside. i.e. bar done by Reforma. How history comes into play w/ colors. Old Hollywood vibe.
– REPORT that he’s ALL OVER THE TELEVISION AND SOCIAL MEDIA.
– REPORT that he wants to bring “knowledge and love” to the Joey Pals.
– (contact info; www.davidriosdesigns.com).

David

Restaurant of the Week Segment – May 8, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Willie Rhine re: “849 Restaurant & Lounge”, 849 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, 92262. “1501 Uptown Gastropub”. 1501 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, 92262. “Willie’s Modern Fare” 69830 CA.-111, Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270.
– REPORT that THE THREE RESTAURANTS ARE Equally beautiful, but VERY (entirely) different.
– REPORT ON “849 Restaurant & Lounge”.
– REPORT on Joey’s favorite….the salad nicoise.
– REPORT on menu items. Scottish steel-head salmon, amazing steaks, great burgers, pastas, ahi tuna poke, Caesar salad, fabulous desserts (carrot cake) etc. Open 7 days a week, all day long. Lunch, Happy Hour and Dinner. Albert is NOW in charge of the kitchen. Brunch on the weekends. Great catering services.
– REPORT on the extensive catering business Willie oversees.
– REPORT that they will be open ALL SUMMER.
– (contact info: www.eight4nine.com and (760) 325-8490).
– REPORT on “1501 Uptown Gastropub”.
– REPORT that they will be open ALL SUMMER LONG.
– REPORT on the “garage doors” that open to all the patios in the great weather.
– REPORT Menu is elevated pub/comfort food. Sal is the chef there. Large beer selection. Wonderful menu items; pasta dishes, shepard’s pie, fish ‘n chips, short ribs, ahi tuna salad, the amazing burgers and sandwiches, etc. www.1501uptown.com and (760) 320-1501.

– REPORT on “Willie’s Modern Fare”.
– REPORT that this is for fine dining. Comfort food and Happy Hour prices and casual dining in the Lounge.
– REPORT on one more Gospel Brunch this Sunday for a while.
– REPORT that this has the biggest kitchen of the 3 and is where all the baking is done. YAY.
– REPORT that as of June 1, they will be open 4 days a week; Wed., thru Sat., w/ a three course Summer Menu. www.williesrm.com and (760) 202-4499.

Willie @ “1501 Uptown Gastropub”

Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – May 8, 2023

5:00 – 6:00 AM and 4:00 – 5:00 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 this is the 166th week of D.O.H.C.’s reporting since the start of the Pandemic.
– REPORT on his SRO appearance @ Steve Kanold’s ACT FREE Travel Club of the Desert. Wed., May 3 
@ the Best Western, Palm Desert Resort, 74-695 Hwy., 111 from 1 – 3 PM. Dr. Brian’s talked about “How to Stay Healthy on your Travels” and he took questions.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS” in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Is there a urine test to detect cancer? (Actually, it’s a blood test that can detect 50 types of cancers. Called liquid biopsies. Genetic predictors of risk. If there is blood in the urine, an indication of several cancers. Urine tests not accurate enough yet.)
– DISCUSSION – Out of Denmark, ear buds that perform micro EEG while you sleep and can detect Alzheimers and Parkinsons much earlier. New drug that will slow the progression of Alzheimers. NOT CURE it, but controversial and very expensive. 75% of all world-wide cases of Alzheimers are NEVER diagnosed.
2. Are there signs that someone is going to die soon? (Yes, changes in appetite, breathing and sleeping habits. D.O.H.C. has a great Family Hospice Care. Also, changes in your hand, foot, leg colors and temperatures.).
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).

Dr. Brian

Rest in Peace

R.I.P. Bob Beckwith 09.21.1933 – 02.2024

R.I.P. Carl Weathers 1.14.48 – 2.1.24

R.I.P. Chita Rivera 1.23.33-1.30.24

R.I.P. Joyce Randolph 10.21.1924 – 1.13.2024

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