Sun.,Oct.,11 - 4 to 5 PM; Seg.,#1; C.V. Alzheimers

#2.1 – GUEST: Alzheimers CV Segment.                                                             - LISTEN TO THE COMPLETE SHOW FOR HI-LIGHTS/DETAILS OF SUBJECTS DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW.                                                                                                                                1.. 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!!! NO COST SCREENINGS.                                                                             

- 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. OCT., 28 FREE OPEN HOUSE @ BERGER FOUNDATION CHARITABLE CENTER.  75105 Merle Dr. Ste., 800. P.D.                                                              

2. EVERY TUES.,2:30 PM Persons w/ Parkinson’s and their Care Partners                                                                 

 3.  EVERY WED., 9:30 AM & 6:30 PM AND EVERY THURS., @ 10 AM; Caregivers of Loved Ones w/ Dementia via Zoom.                                                             

- 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 Outreach.                                                                          

– 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).