February 15, 2025
Cycling Through Grief – Reclaiming Life After Loss
Answering the phone and learning about the death of a loved one is certainly one of life’s most devastating moments. As long as we live, we will encounter personal and social loss. Universally, the AIDS epidemic and the resultant widespread death that decimated the gay world’s young population. COVID-19 raged, denying family members the chance to say goodbye. As we get older, we continue to face the personal loss of parents, siblings, partners and friends. Join PALS for an enlightening and candid discussion on the impact of intimate loss and the unique ways LGBTQ+ seniors grieve and evolve through such loss. Psychotherapist Jamie Trachtenberg will illuminate this trajectory, with panelists Christopher Christensen and Atma Wiseman. We welcome your voice to this life-affirming discussion.
January 18, 2025
Combatting Scammers, Fakes & Thieves – Oh My!
Special Presenter: Officer Lamb – Palm Springs Police Department
Embracing Aging Bodies and Capabilities versus BDD, Ageism, and Ableism
November 16, 2024
During the “Is This Generation Different” part of the presentation, Jim Geiger mentioned several free online Health resources. Here are the sites he mentioned*:
Physical Therapy inspired targeted workouts:
PT Physio by Will Harlow – https://www.youtube.com/@HT-Physio
Allysa Kuhn, Arthritis Adventure – https://www.youtube.com/@arthritisadventure
Yoga:
Yoga with Adriane – https://www.youtube.com/@yogawithadriene
Yoga with Tim – https://www.youtube.com/@yogawithtim
Meditation:
Calm – https://www.youtube.com/@calm
Great Meditation – https://www.youtube.com/@GreatMeditation
Excellent books available in print or online reader as well:
Gay Gray & Fit after 50 by Dirk Schultz – Purchase at Amazon
Thriving Beyond Fifty by Will Harlow – Purchase at Amazon
* There are many other online resources available as well – these recommendations are a great starting point for your own online search.
The In's and Outs of Original Medicare, Supplemental Plans and Medicare Advantage
October 19, 2024
Presenter:Marv Law, CLTC
Seven Essential Conversations You Need to Have Now!
The California End of Life Option Act
Legal Documents – Workshops
I've Fallen and I can't get up – Assistive Technology and You!
March 16, 2024
Got Docs – Legal Documents for All Ages
February 17, 2024
Care Management — Long Term Care Options
January 20, 2024
Gen Z and Geriatrics: Inspirational Conversations on Legacy Across Queer Generations
November 18, 2023
The Do's & Don'ts of Finding LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care
October 21, 2023
Special Presenter: Leann Dale – SeniorLivingOptions
The Care and To-Do's Before and After Your Expiration Date Part 1
April 15, 2023
Stop Procrastinating – All About Your Legal Documents
March 18, 2023
Caregiving is a Partnership
February 18, 2023
Care Management: The Oft Forgotten (who will manage your care if you cannot?)
January 21, 2023
PALS Cafe 10/26/2022: Pros and Cons of using Marijuana at Our Age
PALS Seminar 10/19/2022: What Every Senior Needs to Know… BEFORE Buying Cannabis
PALS Seminar 6/15/2022: Assisted Living Care for People with Alzheimers
PALS Seminar 5/18/2022: Hospice Services and CA End of Life Option Act Update
PALS Seminar 4/20/2022: End of Life Choices: Do you have a Plan B? (and Maybe a Plan C)
PALS Cafe 2/23/2022: Emergency Preparedness
PALS Seminar 12/11/2021: Estate Planing – 10 Mistakes
PALS Seminar 10/16/2021: Non-Traditional Interment Options for Mavericks, Free-Thinkers & Eco-Warrior Alike
PALS Seminar 6/26/2021: Caring for Someone with Memory Loss
PALS CAFE 5/26/2021: What is an End of Life Doula (EOLD)?
PALS CAFE 5/19/2021: ABCS of ID Theft & How To Protect Yourself
PALS SEMINAR 5/15/2021: End of Life Option Act: When Dignity ≠ Suffering
PALS SEMINAR 3/20/2021: Living Well Through Assistive Technology
PALS SEMINAR 3/13/2021: Building Bridges – Exploring Gender Dysphoria
PALS SPECIAL EVENT 12/20/2020: Highlighting the T Part II
PALS SEMINAR 11/21/2020: Care About Care? All About Care Options, Costs and Management
PALS SPECIAL EVENT 11/12/2020: Highlighting the T Part I
REPORT 11/2/2020: PALS Survey Report
PALS SEMINAR 10/24/2020: Journeys Through Grief
PALS SEMINAR 7/18/2020: Planning Ahead For Dementia – A Personal Journey With Mild Cognitive Impairment
PALS SEMINAR 1/18/2020: “I’ll Be Dead Anyway, So Why Should I Care?” Planning Your Digital Legacy
PALS SEMINAR 10/19/2019: When Curing is Not an Option…Caring Means Comfort by Suzanne Karefa-Johnson, MD
PALS SEMINAR 10/6/2018: Got Friends? Let's Talk About Friendship & Family
