Alzheimers CV Segment - September 13, 2026
Hour 2 Seg 1 - Alzheimers CV Segment
- LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.
CV ALZHEIMER’S w/ Paula Simonds re; Executive Director 75105 Merle Dr., Stuie 800, Palm Desert, CA.
– DISCUSSION that Alzheimer’s CV is local, not the national association.
– MISSION STATEMENT: to focus on the PERSON w/ cognitive impairment and what is STILL POSSIBLE FOR THEM IN LIFE. Philosophy is to assist the individual and family whether it is providing resources, up-to-date information, and every importantly, socialization. Belief that “life goes on” and encourage both caregiver and loved one to tap into that!
- DISCUSSION that ALL their programs and services are FREE!!!
- REPORT on the FIRST QUESTION usually is “WHERE DO I GO NOW, WHAT DO I DO?
- DISCUSSION that they do a screening/assessment program FIRST.
- HOLD THE DATES:
1. SEPT., 14 & 28 – Caregivers of Loved Ones w/ Dementia @ Brookdale Mirage Inn
2. SEPT., 28; 2 PM – Persons w/ Parkinson’s and their Care Partners @ Ernest Health Rehabilitation
3. EVERY TUES.,2:30 PM Persons w/ Parkinson’s and their Care Partners
4. EVERY WED., 9:30 AM & 6:30 PM AND EVERY THURS., @ 10 AM; Caregivers of Loved Ones w/ Dementia via Zoom.
5. SEPT., 17; 11 AM - Caregivers of Loved Ones w/ Dementia @ Atria Rancho Mirage
6. SEPT., 24; 1 PM – Persons w/ Early Stage Memory Loss
7. REPORT ON OCT., 28; FREE Open House for Clients and Caregivers. MUST START the conversation. YOUR COGNITIVE HEALTH. 75105 Merle Dr., Ste., 800 Palm Desert, CA.
- EDUCATION; 1. Caregiver education classes; 2. Meaningful conversations w/ the cognitively impaired; 3. Traveling the Journey Together; 4. Community Outr
– SOCIAL GROUPS; 1. Club Journey; 2. Tunes for the Memories; 3. Creative Art Experience; 4. Dementia Friendly Café.
– SUPPORT GROUPS; 1. For caregivers/care partners of loved one’s w/ dementia; 2. Parkinson’s Support Group; 3. Bereavement.
- DISCUSSION that folks in the beginning stages of the disease often come to these FREE services to hope and learn how to prolong their joy in their lives.
– DISCUSSION of the ACV Screening Center; offers no-cost screenings for those concerned w/ cognitive impairment or memory loss. Results are reviewed w/ clients and, if desired, w/ caregivers and referring physicians. ACV will also provide families w/ the education and resources applicable to their lifestyle.
- (contact info: www.cvalzheimers.org and (760) 776-3100).
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