cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – September 14, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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cont. JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Michael Holmes re: The incredible, talented, versatile, gifted, amazing entertainer and businessman.
– DISCUSSION of his incredible career and his wonderful “meeting” of Bette, Carol, Judy and Pearl.
Michael as Bette, Carol, Judy and Pearl
cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment – September 14, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – cont. “Talk of Stars” Segment
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Cont. JOEY ENGLISH “TALK OF STARS” w/ Michael Holmes re: The incredible, talented, versatile, gifted amazing entertainer and businessman.
– DISCUSSION of the success, history, entertainment schedule and future of the Purple Room Palm Springs. www.purpleroompalmsprings.com and (760) 322-4422.
Joey and Judy
“Senior Moment” Segment – September 13, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 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.
– ANNOUNCEMENT; Open Mic is back!!!! Every Wednesday. Tonight doors open @ 6 PM, performing starts @ 6:30 to 9 PM. Joel Baker on keyboard. 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.
– REPORT that last week there were 18 performers. Come and be in the audience if you don’t want to perform. GREAT SHOW and very professional.
– 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.
– ANNOUNCEMENT that Sun., Sept., 17 from 1 – 4 PM. Allan is holding auditions for “Forbidden Broadway” @ the NVC. This that will be produced in the Foundation Lounge @ NVC the last two weeks in Oct.,
– 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
cont.“Senior Moment” Segment – September 13, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – cont.“Senior Moment” Segment
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DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Lisa Stanford, a family care co-ordinator. 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.
– 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. 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.
– REPORT that don’t live w/ “what they use to be able to do, live in the present”.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
1. Is there a simple drawing test to determine if someone has dementia? (Yes, the clock test. First draw a circle for a clock, size is an indicator also, then put the numbers for hours on the face, then draw the hands for a specified time.)
– REPORT that folks w/ the beginning signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia are really good @ hiding it.
2. Can breathing smoke lead to Dementia? (Yes, just reported that long term exposure to smoke such as wild fires, farm burns, because the components in this smoke is different than cigarette smoke. Especially dangerous for fire fighters, etc.).
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).
Lisa
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – September 13, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 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 senior centers are changing. Now we are dealing w/ the Baby Boomer Generation. There were/are 90 million of them. They have more social service needs, they have financial fees, association fees.
– REPORT that they have started a Wellness Center in 2017. Provides counseling services for all senior situational issues. Also have Spanish speaking counseling.
– ANNOUNCMENT that Joslyn Center is in collaboration w/ The Joslyn Wellness Center and The Volunteers in Medicine for bi-lingual counselors.
One place for all these services.
– REPORT that they do 75-80 programs a week.
– HOLD THE DATE; Developed by the UCLA Longevity Center. How to improve our memory and brain health. Tues., Sept., 12 and Sept., 19 and then Wed., Sept., 20 and 27 for the “BRAIN BOOK CAMP”.
– REPORT on tips for your brain health.
1. If you are alone, you are more likely to develop an unhealthly brain.
2. Class teaches you “pay attention”.
3. Beware of your surrounding.
4. Look, snap, connect…WHERE’S MY CAR?
– REPORT on problem solving strategies. Things that keep you awake @ night. Counselors are fully licensed. FREE.
– REPORT that the Joslyn Center is a “cooling center” and you can participate in one of the many classes they offer.
(contact info: www.joslyncenter.org and (760) 340-3220).
Jack
American Legion Segment – September 12, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 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.
– DISCUSSION of Sept., 11, 2001. REMEMBERING Freedom is not Free.
– REPORT that there are 66,000 Veterans in the Coachella Valley.
– REPORT that Sept., is Suicide Awareness Month. You can dial 988 to “Be The One” to report someone who “cries out for help”. 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.
– TODAY @ Post 519 the vote is being taken for new elected officers.
– (contact info; www.calegion.org or www.rallyforvets.com and (760) 325-6229)
Amado
Bilhartz Desert Insurance Segment – September 12, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 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.
– QUESTION from “Joey Pals”
1. Can you lose your Medicare Coverage? (If you are on Medicare Advantage, these plans are County specific so if you move from one county to another you would lose it. Medicare Supplemental or Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan they are state based. If a person is not collecting their Social Security they must pay directly and this gets forgotten and it gets dropped. Also, doctors change their groups and that may affect your coverage.)
– REPORT that if you are on a stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan there will be substantial changes coming.
– REPORT that 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 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.
– DISCUSSION of the commercial about insurance on TV called “lead aggregators” and how undependable they really are.
– 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
Medical Doctor’s Research Segment – September 12, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 3 – Medical Doctor’s Research Segment
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MDR.COM w/ Pat Riley, 14101 NW 4th Street, Sunrise Fl. 33325.
– TODAY’S REPORT on MDR’S Application for “Pain”.
– REPORT that there is now a new study that shows what is good for our joints. MDR’s BIO-HA will reduce pain VERY QUICKLY and keep your skin looking younger. MDR’s ROLL-ON RELIEF is amazing for pain. It’s a topical. Goes away in 20 minutes.
– DISCUSSION of MDR’s CHONDRO-PRO which is great for pain.
– DISCUSSION that the human egg has the same salt content as the Ocean and MDR’s products have krill and shark components. INTERESTING. Anti-inflammatory.
– DISCUSSION that all these products are completely natural and don’t require a prescription AND ARE NOT EXPENSIVE.
– DISCUSSION of the innovations that will be coming in the future to stay young.
– (contact info; www.MDR.com and (800) MDR TABS).
Cover Girl Pat
Restaurant of the Week Segment – September 11, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment
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RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ John Fritch re: “Peaks” and “Pine’s Café” @ the Top of the P.S. Aerial Tram. 1 Tramway Road. Palm Springs, CA.
– REPORT The Tram is the #1 Tourist attraction in the C.V. and the best place to celebrate EVERYTHING.
– REPORT that we are talking @ Todd Flood’s “Maracas” in Palm Springs.
– REPORT that they we closed for the annual maintenance done in Aug.,
– REPORT that it is 40 degrees cooler up there.
– REPORT that they will have their 60th anniversary in September.
– DISCUSSION on the new kitchen for Peaks, Pine Café and Lookout Lounge.
– DISCUSSION of the wildlife.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Pines Café.
– DISCUSSION of the food @ Peaks.
– DISCUSSION of the similar food @ the Lookout Lounge.
– REPORT that the first snow will probably be in Oct.
– REPORT on his “gluten-free” offerings. How the food prep area complies w/ “gluten-free” w/ blue boards. They have dietary options for EVERYONE.
– DISCUSSION of vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free.
– REPORT on the wonderful drinks i.e. the chocolate expresso martini etc.,
– REPORT that “Peaks” is open 7 days a week from 11 AM – 4 PM for lunch and 5 – 11 PM for dinner.
– REPORT that “Pines Café” is for grab and go and families and “Lookout Lounge” for bar fare and the menu from Peaks as well. Open for lunch and dinner from 5 to 8 PM 7 days a week.
Ride ‘n Dine available. Great children’s menu too.
– REPORT that they are open 7 days a week. Book on “open table”. Reservations strongly suggested.
– (contact info: www.pstramway.com and (760) 325-4537)
John
Desert Oasis Health Care Segment – September 11, 2023
5:00 – 6:00 AM and 3:00 – 4:00 PM
Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment
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D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– DISCUSSION of Sept., 11, 2001.
– QUESTIONS FROM Joey Pals in the “Medicine Cabinet”.
1. Are we going back to mask mandates? From a John Hopkins Study and an article in the NY Times that masks did no good. (As far as Lindsey knows, no masks mandates here locally. Use common sense. Possibly masks in schools and/or hospitals. Masks are effective in reducing the transmission of the virus. The masks are not carcinogenic.)
– REPORT that the risk of spreading a virus goes up after 15 minutes.
2. How protected are you if you are vaccinated AND boosted? (Does not mean you will NEVER get ill. Most likely will not get hospitalized or dead. If you have HAD Covid, you will be even more protected.)
– REPORT that the new vaccine will be out in October.
– REPORT on the fact that we are now in respiratory infection Season, some Covid cases actually developed in people who went to a hospital for SOMETHING ELSE and developed Covid while there.
– REPORT that Flu Vaccination Season is here and flu clinics & drive-thru vaccination centers for D.O.H.C. members are open. No co-pay for D.O.H.C. Seniors. Should vaccinate down to 6 months-olds. Pharmacies give out the most vaccinations. Quadravalent is the new vaccine, covers 4 strains of the flu virus. Predicted from the effect of flu in the Southern Hemisphere. This strain of flu is pretty bad in Australia, especially in the children.
– REPORT that @ this point in time the Covid Vaccine is FREE to everyone, not just members.
– REPORT on the D.O.H.C. facilities around the Valley.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and www.myturn.gov and (760) 969-6555).
Dr. Lindsey
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
