When most people hear the word forgiveness, they grimace at the prospect of having to let someone off the hook who has caused them harm. Let’s face it – letting go of anger and resentment doesn’t come easily to most of us. However, holding on to it is harming only one person: ourselves. It is… Read more »
July/August 2023
Making Sense of Cannabis Packaging
- By Lewis Lustman
Sometimes it feels like you have to be Indiana Jones to decipher all the information on a cannabis product packaging (or be a chemist named Jeff Spicoli). So, to help our Senior-High students better understand what they’re buying, we offer this handy explanation of those numbers and nomenclature. Ratio. The most common products sought as… Read more »
Our Future with A.I. and ChatGPT
- By Michele T. Sarna, CFP, AIF
At a recent business conference, every session talked about ChatGPT and A.I. which made me question, should mankind be concerned? Will procedures and policies be put in place to manage the technology and potential threats? Recently, AP News reported that a couple of lawyers were fined for using falsely produced case references that ChatGPT had… Read more »
Staying Home vs. Assisted Living
- By Tammy Porter, DNP, MLS, RN-BSN, CPHQ, CCM
John* had been living on Mimosa Street* in the desert for nearly 30 years and had grown to love it. He had lived alone since his partner passed away, remaining in the same house, with the same neighbors and the same memories. However, as John aged, it became more and more difficult for him to… Read more »
Understanding Vascular Dementia
- Compliments of Alzheimers Coachella Valley
Vascular Dementia (VaD) is the second most common type of dementia, behind Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s accounts for 60%-70% of cases of dementia, VaD accounts for 20%. Unlike Alzheimer’s, VaD is not marked by a buildup of protein plaques in the brain, rather it’s diagnosed by looking closely at how blood moves through the brain. VaD… Read more »
Bridging the Generational Gap
- By Amanda Michelle Reigle
In the heart of Palm Desert, a remarkable eight-week program is quietly making a profound impact on the lives of older adults and college students alike. The Sages & Seekers program, created and administered by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) Palm Desert Campus, offers a unique… Read more »
How to Layer Skin Care
- By Brook Dougherty
No one is quite certain where the concept of layering began. Was it when Estee Lauder told us to “layer up with confidence”? Or, was it when Sunday Riley told us to “reveal radiant layers”? Is layering grounded in science or is it a marketing ploy to encourage people to buy more product? The answer… Read more »
This colorful, cool salad is refreshingly satisfying. Bold flavors and bright in-season vegetables bring this dish to life. Scoop onto romaine hearts for the perfect pool party app, or enjoy as a nutritious bowl on a warm summer day. Ingredients: Combine the tomatoes, cilantro, oregano, oil, vinegar, light salt and pepper in a salad bowl.… Read more »
Cauliflower Cheese Bread
- By Barbara Hankey-Rogers
From one of our favorite books, It’s A No Grainer (Jan/Feb 2023), this grain-free, low-carb bread is a tasty and satisfying alternative. Great as an appetizer to dip in marinara or as a simple side dish. Makes 10-12 servings. Ingredients: Preheat oven to 375ºF. Rinse cauliflower, remove outer leaves and separate into florets with a… Read more »
Desert Health, in partnership with Restore Hyper Wellness, proudly presents our 2023 Living Well Speaker Series. The monthly presentations showcase esteemed valley doctors and health care professionals starting in July and running through December. The complimentary educational program is open to everyone interested in learning about vitality and proactive well-being. Guest speakers include integrative doctor… Read more »