September
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – September 11, 2024
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.
– DISCUSSION of “how” clients go thru the process of shifting and losing capacity. FEAR, ANGER, come into play.
– SUGGESTION that the best way to be supportive of a client is to say “I’ll be here w/ you and we’ll go thru this together.” Expand your knowledge of the services of Hospice to help.
– 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
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – September 11, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment
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JOSLYN CENTER w/ Alex Garcia, New Program Director and Jackie Ramirez, Wellness Center Co-ordinator, re: 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– REPORT that the Joslyn Center has at least 80 programs, activities and FREE COUNSELING for folks.
– REPORT on the Singles “Dining Out Group”.
– 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).
Alex and Jackie
American Legion Segment – September 10, 2024
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 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.
– DISCUSSION of his new position for the Dept., of CA., Area 5 National Security Commissioner for the American Legion and his duties. He monitors the conditions of Military families on military bases and how to improve those conditions for Veterans.
– DISCUSSION of the impact of tomorrow and remembering 9.11. The Country became unified after that too. It seems as though we have FORGOTTEN.
– HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JANET SALINAS.
– UPDATE on Veteran Robert that Amado, the VA, Chief of Staff @ Loma Linda, Dr. Seacrest helped. The chain of help went from the Joey English Show to Amado, to the Doctor, to Congressmen Ruiz and Calvert, to the hospital etc.
– DISCUSSION of the bill in Congress to increase the VA Budget, which is UNDER budget at this point in time. Go to www.legion.org and look for Veteran votes and issues. 7 bills that need approval NOW.
– REPORT on how you AND YOUR FAMILY CAN become a member of Post 519.
– (contact info; www.americanlegionpalmsprings.com and (760) 325-6229)
Amado
American Legion presents “Helping Heroes USA” Segment – September 10, 2024
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 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 will bring us a Constitutional Minute each month.
– REPORT that on Sept., 11, at POST 519 “Patriot’s Day” @ 4 – 8 PM BBQ for $18. Speakers, and a survivor of Ground Zero. 400 N. Belardo Road, Palm Springs.
– 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 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
Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – September 10, 2024
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.
– REPORT on the new program PACE, all-inclusive care for the elderly thru Eisenhower Health. One such facility is open in La Quinta. Perhaps next month.
– DISCUSSION of what the PACE Program provides for folks who quality.
– MEDICARE PART D – the most utilized component of your Medicare because you take your medications EVERY DAY.
– 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
Restaurant of the Week Segment – September 9, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Dick Shalhoub re: “McDonalds”.
– REPORT on all the McDonald’s questions on “Jeopardy”.
– DISCUSSION of the WEDDINGS THAT HAVE BEEN HELD AT MC DONALDS. lol
– REPORT on his 31 stores.
– DISCUSSION of the “Big Arch” sandwich that might be coming. Being tested in Canada etc. where it’s selling very well.
– REPORT that McDonalds does not have “impossible” meats.
– REPORT that doing business in CA. is very difficult especially w/ all the cost increases.
– REPORT on the $5. Meal @ McDonalds these days to help in this economy.
– REPORT that the “bundles” are very popular for less than $20.
– DISCUSSION of the “chicken” surprises coming in the Fall.
– (contact info: www.mcdonalds.com.)
Dick
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – September 9, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration and Dr. Tiffany Po a pharmacist @ D.O.H.C. re:
275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. What is the CYP2D6 gene? (Makes an enzyme in your liver to “break down” certain drugs in your liver. Everyone has this gene. Then the drug goes into your body and is effective. There are multiple enzymes in your liver that help. If the gene is not working as well as it should can affect the ability of the drug to work properly. Pharmacogenomics is this new area of study. Tested w/ a blood test.)
2. What about listeria in the recalled Boar’s Head Meats? (Bacteria that is in deli meat and usually comes from processing plants. Symptoms are flu-like. There are over-the-counter meds to treat this. Can be life-threatening in certain situations.)
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and and (760) 969-6555).
Lindsey and Tiffany
cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – September 9, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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Cont. D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration and Dr. Tiffany Po a pharmacist @ D.O.H.C. re:
275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
cont. QUESTIONS IN THE MEDICINE CABINET from; Dr. Lindsey, Dr. Brian, news, Internet and Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
3. What and why about portable oxygen machines? (They furnish CLEANER and BETTER oxygen to the patient. The portable machines are perfectly safe. They purify the air for the patient. All you really want to breathe is oxygen, not nitrogen etc. May or may not have to sleep w/ it. Too much oxygen is not good either. Tank requires a prescription.)
4. Are there “different” flu shots? (Yes, D.O.H.C. has different ones. They are trivalent, not quadrivalent because one of the strains is not around, so it was taken out of the vaccine. Perhaps the Covid and Flu vaccines will be combined. Recommendations for RSV vaccine has changed this year. For most of the population, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime shot. NEW COVID vaccine this year. If it’s been more than 2 months since you last Covid Vaccine, time for another one.)
– 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.
4. 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).
Lindsey and Tiffany
Desert Water Agency Segment – September 6, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Desert Water Agency Segment
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DESERT WATER AGENCY w/ Xochitl Pena, Public Affairs Mgr. and Nesha Azmani, Public Affairs Dept., Specialist re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION of whether or NOT to “scalp” (overseeding) your grass. RECOMMEND NOT DOING IT.
– REPORT that overseeding is too water intensive.
– REPORT that the rates for water increase slowly over a few years, BUT THEY DO INCREASE.
– REPORT on letting your grass go “gold”.
– DISCUSSION that Sept., is NATIONAL PREPARDNESS MONTH. What to have in your kit.
– REPORT on incentives from DWA.
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)
Xochitl and Nesha
Florist Segment – September 6, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Florist Segment
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LILIES PALM SPRINGS w/ Kayla Kirk re: 1775 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #145. Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– DISCUSSION of the arrangement she brought today. See it on Joey’s website.
– DISCUSSION that the “flower of the month” is the Astor or the Morning Glory.
– REPORT that May is the busiest wedding month, followed by Oct., and Nov., here in the Desert.
– REPORT that Lilies is doing flowers for lots of Bachelorette Parties.
– REPORT on the most expensive flowers. Figure the price “by the stem”.
– REPORT that they offer subscriptions to deliver either to homes, offices, or sweethearts. Either monthly, bi-monthly, weekly, etc. First month FREE delivery.
– REPORT that they are open Wednesday thru Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Weekends by appointment.
– (contact info; www.LiliesPS.com and (760) 318-3388.)
Kayla
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