10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you that many of the interviews, events and functions I am featuring this week are being canceled, postponed or rescheduled minute by minute.
Please check web sites and phone numbers for up-to-date information. Be well and all the best. Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

BROOKDALE MIRAGE INN w/ Kurt Suminski 72750 Country Club Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA., 92270. He’s the Clare Bridge/Memory Co-ordinator.
– DISCUSSION of the Three levels @ Brookdale care provides: 1.) Independent Living 2). Assisted Living and 3.) Memory Care/Alzheimer’s/Dementia (Clare Bridge). Open campus.
– DISCUSSION that Brookdale Mirage Inn has “respite care”!!! For folks visiting in this area, they can stay in respite care for a month etc., in the Independent living. Example of Sunny Thompson’s active parents traveling w/ her for her show “Sunny and Her Hollywood Blondes” @ the Annenberg 2/16/2020.
– REPORT that many care-givers have trouble “giving up” the care of a loved one to Brookdale and why.
– DISCUSSION of the “round-the-clock” care for Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients @ Clare Bridge and the resulting interaction between patient and family that then improves.
– DISCUSSION of the in-house support for new families during this transition period.
– DISCUSSION of how aggressive “exit-seeking” residents are treated. In concert w/ the doctor of course. Positive results.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 347-7772)

Kurt

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 2 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you that many of the interviews, events and functions I am featuring this week are being canceled, postponed or rescheduled minute by minute.
Please check web sites and phone numbers for up-to-date information. Be well and all the best. Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Kae Hammond re: President & Founder; 495 Town Center Way, 44 Ste., B, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– DISCUSSION of people suffering from a great sense of isolation. Loss of conversational skills, phone calls, friends etc.
– DISCUSSION that friends and family start stepping away. They don’t know what to do or say to the caregiver. They are terrified of what is happening to their friend and fearful it will happen to them. Animosity goes BOTH WAYS.
– REPORT that isolation happens for the patient as well when they are cared for @ home.
– ISOLATION is a major issue in this country vs. Solitude. CDC calls isolation a disease now.
– DISCUSSION that isolation causes depression, dietary changes, hoarding issues, shopping networks addictions and therefore the loss of their funds.
– DISCUSSION that a spouse feels guilty because they “promised” their spouse would NEVER have to leave home, that they would “care” for the spouse FOREVER.
– SUGGESTION to just pick up the phone and ask the caregiver what you can do/get/bring them. Etc.
– RECOMMENDS “share the care” situations and support groups.
– 70% of caregivers suffer chronic, life-altering conditions or DIE before the person they are caring for.
– REPORT on “THRIVE” a FREE a support group for Dementia Family Caregivers. Usually meets 1st and 3rd Wed., of every month @ 10 AM. Hosted by “The Fountains @ the Carlotta”. Call for details
www.dementiahelpcenter.com
(760) 636-6355)

Kae

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 3 – cont. “Senior Moment” Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you that many of the interviews, events and functions I am featuring this week are being canceled, postponed or rescheduled minute by minute.
Please check web sites and phone numbers for up-to-date information. Be well and all the best. Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– Celebrating his 15 years w/ Forest Lawn when they took over the Cathedral City location and 47 years in the funeral profession.
– Forest lawn is service oriented in all things.
– DISCUSSION of how quickly time seems to go and how important it is to say the things you want/need to say and NOT TO WAIT.
– We are all aging @ the same rate, one day @ a time.
– DISCUSSION of his perception of life and death in his career in this industry, and how it’s changed in his 47 years in the industry.
– DISCUSSION of “funeral law” and the 3 attorneys that Forest Lawn has on staff due in part to the change in families.
– Cremation has increased from 2% to 75% in the last few years here in the Valley.
– Funerals are now less about religion and ritual and more about the person. A funeral can now be sent via “stream-spot” around the world w/ the new technology.
– Pre-planning and pre-paying for your services will give you the “control” and peace of mind. Forest Lawn personnel will help w/ these discussions also.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3112)

Larry

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Neuro Vitality Center Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you that many of the interviews, events and functions I am featuring this week are being canceled, postponed or rescheduled minute by minute.
Please check web sites and phone numbers for up-to-date information. Be well and all the best. Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Bev Greer re: Chief Executive Officer. 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and the procedures they are going thru @ NVC to keep everyone healthy.
– REPORT on the new day care program. 4-hour minimum. Includes lunch. Call and enroll folks. Done on an individual basis.
– NVC supports the both the patient and the caregiver.
– NVC services any chronic illness.
– Now NVC can accept some insurances.
– 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676)

Bev

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – Desert Care Network Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you that many of the interviews, events and functions I am featuring this week are being canceled, postponed or rescheduled minute by minute.
Please check web sites and phone numbers for up-to-date information. Be well and all the best. Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

DESERT CARE NETWORK w/ Brendan Steidle, Marketing Manager re; 1150 N. Indian Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the 30-year Anniversary of the Comprehensive Cancer Center on the D.R.M.C. Campus. How it began and why.
– The CCC has it’s on pharmacy.
– REPORT on the Truebeam Linear Accelerator “in the basement” @ the Comprehensive Cancer Center. Uses radiation to locate exactly where the tumor is, destroy it and yet not impact the skin or tissue around the tumor or on your body. Completely painless. Does the procedure in about 2 minutes. Impact is the size of the head of a pin. 0.1 milliliter.
– REPORT on the importance of the Clinical Trials available @ D.C.N.
www.desertcancercenter.com
www.desertcarenetwork.com
(833) 310-2440)

Brendan

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Talk of Stars Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you that many of the interviews, events and functions I am featuring this week are being canceled, postponed or rescheduled minute by minute.
Please check web sites and phone numbers for up-to-date information. Be well and all the best. Joey.

Click HERE for information about COVID-19 from Desert Oasis Healthcare and the Centers for Disease Control.

TALK OF STARS/ACT FOR MS w/ Tom Dreesen re; 73710 Fred Waring Dr., #118, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– DISCUSSION of his career. i.e. 14 years w/ Frank Sinatra, has a Star on the P.S. Walk of Stars, does motivational speaking, etc., etc.,
– His sister died from M.S. The song called “Don’t Give Up” he had written for his sister and the event he produced to raise funds for MS in Chicago.
– ACT FOR MS GALA re: 73710 Fred Waring Dr., # 118, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– 3.15.20 – “The Chi-Chi Starlite Room” w/ great entertainment by Emcee Tom Dreesen, and singers Lorna Luft and Deana Martin. Doc Poster and his band. The Renaissance Esmeralda, Indian Wells.
– 6 PM Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres. 7 PM Dinner and Show.
– Honoring The Coachella Valley Wellness Foundation. Walter Clark, Tom Toldheim, Stephen Und, Pattie Newman, Martin Serra, Charles Riach, Christopher Pyle.
– Event Chairs: Nelda Linsk and Robert Moon.
www.actforms.org
(760) 773-9806)

Joey & Tom

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Joseph Miller, re: “Stacy’s Palm Springs” 220 E. Arenas Rd., Palm Springs, CA. 92262. AND Gabriel Zoccoli, Deep Eddy Vodka, Area Sales Manager.
– REPORT on the new RED piano @ Stacy’s. Open 7 days a week. Great bar items.
– REPORT on the NEW “Mason Jar” bar @ 194 N. Palm Cyn. More of a country “feel” to this bar. Will eventually have food.
– REPORT on the talent performing @ “Stacy’s”. Will have wine-tastings and a chance to win a tour of a winery. “Take the Mic Wednesdays” and “Martini Mondays”.
– DISCUSSION w/ Gabe about the peach flavored Deep Eddy Vodka and how Gabe got into the beverage business. Company is from Texas. All-natural ingredients. Low calorie. Most flavors have no carbs. Corn-based. Column distilled.
www.stacysbarps.com
(760) 620-5003
www.deepeddyvodka.com

Gabriel & Joseph

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Theater Segment

COYOTE STAGEWORKS w/ Chuck Yates re: @ P.S. Cultural Center, 2300 E, Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– Main Stage Play 3.13. – 3.22.20: – “The Velocity of Autumn”. Directed by Chuck. Starring Barbara Gruen and David Youse. Show is performed @ the Palm Springs Cultural Center. Showtimes for Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays on the web site.
– FREE Barbara Keller play readings will be back.
– All performances are now @ the Historic Camelot @ the Palm Springs Cultural Center.
– He’s the Founding Artistic Director of Coyote StageWorks.
www.coyotestageworks.org
(760) 318-0024)

LIFE IS A CABARET w/ Les Michaels re: The Arthur Newman Theater @ the Joslyn Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, P.D. “Cabaret on Sundays”.
– 3.1 – Johnny Spinks In “This Land is Your Land”.
– 3.8 – Vocolacity presents “Harmony Reigns”.
– 3.15 – Revue by several singers w/ Joel Baker on the piano.
– 3.22 – Keisha D. in “A Country Soul Cabaret”.
– 3.29 – Pat McCann in “Pat Sings About Practically Everything”.
– Sat., nights @ AJ’s. Open Mic @ 7:30. Reservations @ (760) 202-1111.
www.lesmichaels.com

Chuck & Les

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Theatre Segment

PALM CANYON THEATRE w/ Steven Smith re: 538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– NOW – 3/15 – “The Pajama Game”.
– 3/26 – 29 – “Sordid Lives”.
– 4/10 – 19 – “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown”.
– 4/30 – 5/3 – “Boys In The Band”.
– 5/15 – 5/24 – “Matilda”
– Steven is the Musical Director for P.C.T.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123)

Steven

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – Mayor’s Segment

CITY OF PALM SPRINGS w/ Mayor Geoff Kors re: 3200 E. Tahquitz Cyn., Way, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on the press conference on 3.5 @ City Hall on the Corona Virus. Very well attended by so many civic, community and political leaders. Presented all current information, but if things change the Mayor will update us in a timely manner.
– REPORT of his meeting w/ Gov. G. Newsom and the fact that he declared CA. to be in a State of Emergency.
– Reach out to the Riverside County Public Health agency. www.rivcoph.org and (951) 358-5000
– NO CONFIRMED cases in Riverside County.
– REPORT on state allowed program DESERT COMMUNITY ENERGY. 50% of your power will be delivered by Edison and the other 50% by DCE and the monies from DCE will stay here in our community.
– 1st year alone will generate $3.5 million for our community.
– April 1, all citizens will automatically be started in this program and it will be 100% Carbon free!!!! SINGLE BIGGEST THINGS Palm Springs residents can do to reduce our carbon footprint.
– WILL COST LESS AND BE AMAZING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT!!!
– Provisions for low income and certain families to help thru a non-profit to absorb the increased costs.
– People w/ solar will get separate notices in May.
– FOR INFORMATION Call NOW (855) 357-9240 www.desertcommunityenergy.org.
– DISCUSSION of his history and his passion for service.
www.palmspringsca.gov
(760) 323-8299)

Geoff