09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet”

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Leads the COVID-10 Taskforce.
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
1. From Garry, what is the story w/ a vaccine passport. (Seems to be a mostly political issue. You may need this CDC card to show you’ve gotten the Vaccine. May be necessary to allow you to travel, go to a ball game, go to Disneyland).
– REPORT that private industry may get into this issue in a big way.
– REPORT that there is already a “black market” for these vaccination cards.
2, 1/3 of Covid-19 survivors suffer brain damage? (“Longhaulers” have neurologic issues called “COVID BRAIN”. 50 to 80% suffer this and it will clear in 8 months or more.)
– REPORT on Testing. Riverside County is still testing 7,500 a day. D.O.H.C. can do the 72-hour test required for travel. PCR (the nasal swab) and then you will be texted the results to present for travel. YOU NEED THIS TRAVEL RESULTS even if you’ve been vaccinated.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. has two locations for vaccinations and tests. Palm Springs (760) 808-8400 and Indio (760) 808-8404.
– REMINDER that the vaccine is ALWAYS FREE.
– DISCUSSION that D.O.H.C. is sending out postcards to all their D.O.H.C. members about getting the vaccine and also to folks who are NOT members of D.O.H.C. but can get the vaccine from D.O.H.C.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is doing “Max, Vac, sites” w/ some casinos, Desert Arc, etc.
– REPORT on booster shots. The current vaccines (for certain they are providing 6 months of protection) are being manipulated to address the variants of the virus.
– DISCUSSION of how Barry Dayton keeps the website so up-to-date and current. Lauding his great resources and team members.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Brian

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

BROOKDALE MIRAGE INN w/ Kurt Suminski re: 72750 Country Club Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA., 92270. He is the Clare Bridge/Memory Facility Program Co-Ordinator.
– DISCUSSION of the Three levels @ Brookdale: 1.) Independent Living 2.) Assisted Living and 3.) Memory Care/Alzheimer’s/Dementia (Clare Bridge, 20 residents) that Kurt oversees.
– REPORT that THEY ARE OPEN NOW. In-person visits can happen now. REPORT on the impact for the residents. All residents are vaccinated, AND if guests are vaccinated you can visit in the individual apartments. Masks are suggested still.
– REPORT that if guests have not been vaccinated the visits happen OUTSIDE.
– STORIES of the reuniting of residents and family members now that we are in the ORANGE TIER.
– REPORT on how residents in Memory Care react to wearing masks, due to the example of the staff probably.
– REPORT that there is live entertainment in the Living Room Area now.
– REPORT that the dining room is not open to visiting family members yet. BUT, your family member can TAKE YOU OUT.
– REPORT that there are a few vacancies now in Assisted Living and an apartment in Memory Care.
– DISCUSSION of whether or not the Pandemic hastened folks moving into Brookdale where everything is taken care of for you. Yes, it has.
– REPORT that there are no “in-house” tours.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772)

Kurt

10:00 – 11:00 AM

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

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Kae Hammond re: President & Founder; 495 Town Center Way, 44 Ste., B, Palm Desert, CA. 92260.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”. “Does processed meat cause Dementia or Alzheimers?. (Yes, because if these things cause inflammation, they will hasten Dementia and Alzheimers.)
– REPORT on foods that are good and/or bad when it comes to Dementia Alzheimers. If a food is good for your heart, IT’S GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN.
1. OLIVE OIL – good benefits for you, especially Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
2. LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES – good benefits for you.
3. TRANS FATS – not good for you. Most damage to cells that line our blood vessels. Most are man-made. Results are inflammation.
4. REFIND GRAINS – good benefits for you. BUT NOT the white things….bread, ice cream, pasta etc., break down into sugars very quickly.
5. AGAVE – not good for you. Sugar made from a catcus.
6. REFINED CARBOHYDRATES – good benefits for you.
– REMINDER that she has a live ZOOM support group the 1st and 3rd Wednesday.
– REMINDER that there is so much helpful information on the website. This list will be posted on the website too.
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 even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– DISCUSSION of the posted precautions from OSCHA that are in place now for funeral services.
– DISCUSSION that the services are just outside w/ the tents and fans and water. Hope to open the chapel soon.
– DISCUSSION that even restrooms can only have one person in the bathroom at a time.
– DISCUSSION of the on-going cleaning that is required. Forest Lawn has ALWAYS SUBSCRIBED TO UNIVERSAL PRECAUTIONS.
– DISCUSSION about the shortage of burial vaults.
– REPORT that when a body dies, most viruses die as well. Air in a decedent’s lungs may have the virus in them and so masks are sometimes used on a body.
– DISCUSSION of the different types of autopsies.
– DISCUSSION of the importance of pre-planning and pre-paying for their final services. IMPORTANT TO TALK TO THE FAMILY too. 100 decisions to make the first day someone dies.
– REPORT that Forest Lawn has NEVER been closed, is considered an essential business. You can have tours in person or virtually.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3112)

Larry

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Neuro Vitality Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Bev Greer re: C.E.O. 2800 E. Alejo, Palm Springs, CA. 16 years of doing this.
– REPORT on being “in the Orange Tier”. Desert Regional Medical Center brought over staff to NVC and vaccinated the clients. Therefore on 4/23 there will be a FREE Vaccination Clinic FOR ANYONE put on by DCN @ NVC. NVC will help w/ logistics. Go thru www.myturn.ca.gov to book your shot.
– REPORT on why Desert Regional Medical Center liked the NVC facility and opted to do more vaccination clinics there going forward.
– REPORT that their services and meetings will go forward in both VIRTUAL and IN PERSON scenarios soon.
– DISCUSSION that NVC is under the umbrella of the CA. Department of Aging rules and regulations.
– DISCUSSION that many clients are comfortable doing the virtual class. Also, the virtual classes enable the NVC to reach people ALL OVER THE WORLD.
– REPORT on the programs that will be available as of June 15, when there will hopefully be no tiers. i.e. bingo, arts and crafts, etc.
– REPORT that people get to NVC by themselves, bus and taxi services, bus, etc. folks w/ strokes, TBI, chronic illnesses, mental, Parkinson, etc.
– REPORT that you can “self-admit” or go thru a doctor’s referral.
– STILL one of the only organizations of its kind in the world!!! Open 8 AM – 4 PM virtually 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 even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

DESERT CARE NETWORK w/ Cassie Mayberry re: Marketing Coordinator @ 1150 N. Indian Cyn., #204. Palm Springs, CA.
– DISCUSSION of community vaccinations for COVID-19. DCN is going out to the communities that are under served. As of April 22. Every Thurs., 8 AM – 4 PM in Indio @ the Teen Center and every Fri. 8 AM – 4 PM @ the Neuro Vitality Center in Palm Springs on Alejo. You need to make an appointment by going to www.myturn.ca.gov.
– DISCUSSION of COVID-19 patients @ DCN. Numbers are going the right way. When they discharge a COVID-19 patients they play “Here Comes The Sun”!!!!
– REPORT that if you are 16 plus you can only get the Pfiser vaccine.
– DISCUSSION that if you are outside and more than 6 feet from someone you probably don’t need to wear a mask.
– Go to www.desertcarenetwork.com/getvaccinated.
www.desertcarenetwork.com
(760) 416-4511

Cassie

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Animal Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

BONES ‘N SCONES w/ Kathy Hart re: 1.) 633 S. Palm Cyn., Dr., Ste., #26, Palm Springs, CA. 92264. 2.) Market Place, 1717 E. Vista Chino, Ste., B-3, Palm Springs, CA. 92262. 3.) 73910 CA-111, Palm Desert, CA.
– REPORT on the bakery good. i.e. doggie cookes are mix and match; cheese and blueberry yogurt and cookie is very popular. Can print a photo to transfer to the cake. Deborah the baker develops the recipes. She is a professional pastry chef FOR HUMANS who is now cooking for the animals. GREAT names of the cookies for dogs. Bakery is in the S. Palm Springs Store.
– REPORT on the questions from “Joey Pals”.
1. What about fleas and ticks in the Desert? (Don’t really have fleas, but we do have ticks. Products that are non-toxic for cats AND dogs are: Earth Animal, Wonderside and Diatamaceous Earth. Bones ‘n Scones carries all of these products)
2. What about good “Doggie Day Care” facilities? (a) “Doggie’s Day Out” w/ Jennifer; (b) “K9 P.T”. w/ Manny, and (c) “Grand Paw” Day Camp and (d) “Doggie Heaven” w/ Deborah (760) 219-7484; and (e) “Happy Pet Sitters” w/ Lisa (760) 854-8800.
3. What about Separation Anxiety as the Pandemic starts to end? (Pets are used to their humans being @ home and now they aren’t home any more. Talk to Manny or Jennifer, get a qualified trainer for help).
– REPORT that they deliver and do curb side pick-up.
– REPORT that store #1 is open Mon-Sat., 11 AM to 4 PM and #2, 11 AM to 4 PM and #3, Palm Desert 11 AM to 4 PM.
www.bonesnscones.com
(760) 864-1133)

Kathy

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 1 – Restaurant of the Week Segment

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Jacky Donnell re: “Elmers”. 1030 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT on her plans for Easter @ “Elmer’s”. Dining in and outside (on the front lawn). 6:30 AM to 8 PM. Open 7 days a week those same hours.
– REPORT that they are inside w/ 25% capacity.
– DISCUSSION that they don’t take reservations. Plenty of staff on duty to take care of customers on Easter.
– DISCUSSION of how much customers LOVE the outside dining. Perhaps the City won’t let her keep all of the outside. Maybe the “tent” and new cement patio area will remain. Perhaps she will need a fence/barrier of some sort 6 feet from Hwy., 111.
– REPORT on the new Pedestrian Cross Walk on Hwy., 111.
– DISCUSSION of the menu for Easter. Using the regular menu. Also featuring Prime Rib AND the German Pancake. (over 3300 served a month). Children’s menu as well. Wine and a 25% (rice) vodka that is being used in the Bloody Mary’s and Screwdrivers.
– REPORT on the “spirit” of her 74 employees that are happy to be back. The longevity of her employees have been w/ Elmer’s 31 years.
– REPORT on the changes due to the construction going on behind Elmer’s.
– REPORT that “take-out” is still available.
www.eatatelmers.com
(760) 327-8419)

Jacky

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet”

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration ; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.

– We have started our 56th week of the Pandemic.
– REPORT that we are getting close to the “orange” tier. 25,000 vaccine doses given @ D.O.H.C. and the County has given over 1,000,000.
– NOW anyone over 50 years or older can get the vaccine as of April 1.
– REPORT that as of April 15, anyone 16 or older can get the Pfiser Vaccine. 18 and older can get the Moderna or J ‘n J vaccine.
– REPORT that Pfiser says that they have tested the vaccine on children 12 to 15 and it is 100% effective.
– REPORT that the vaccines are now 100% effective AGAINST being hospitalized or dying!!!
– QUESTIONS FROM “JOEY PALS”.
1. Do I have to wear a mask if I’ve been vaccinated? (Yes. Not everyone has been vaccinated. No way for a waiter @ a restaurant to determine if you have been vaccinated or not, so wear the mask)
– REPORT on how you reach “herd immunity”. 1. Either allow the virus to run rampant thru the community. 2. Get 70 to 80% of the community vaccinated.
– REPORT that most likely if you have been vaccinated you MOST LIKELY will not be able to carry or get infected by the virus.
– REPORT that we don’t have guidelines for workplaces yet.
– REPORT that if we all get vaccinated and get to the orange tier as quickly as we can.
– REPORT that the testing protocol remains the same. IF YOU FEEL ILL, get tested, EVEN IF YOU’VE BEEN VACCINATED.
– REPORT that if you develop symptoms you need to be TESTED and to QUARANTINE.
www.mydohc.com
www.myturn.ca.gov
(760) 969-6555)

Lindsey

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet”

Hello, hello Joey Pals;
Just to remind you, that even though I am doing my best to provide you up-to-date information, please check websites and phone numbers for the latest. Coronavirus Hotlines and Websites: Desert Oasis Healthcare www.mydohc.com (760) 969-6555; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; DAP Health Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Barry Dayton re: Marketing Director. 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– REPORT that as of April 15, anyone 16 or older can get the Pfiser Vaccine. 18 and older can get the Moderna or J ‘n J vaccine.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. has two locations for vaccinations. Palm Springs (760) 808-8400 and Indio (760) 808-8404.
– REPORT on vaccine is ALWAYS FREE.
– DISCUSSION that D.O.H.C. is sending out postcards to all their D.O.H.C. members about getting the vaccine and also to folks who are NOT members of D.O.H.C. but can get the vaccine.
– PARTNERSHIP w/ Jewish Family Services as “vaccine buddies”. (760) 325-4088 for any assistance in getting vaccinated.
– “Vaccinate – This is how you end a Pandemic.
– REPORT on the blue passport holder w/ a place to put your vaccination card as well.
– REPORT that Staples will laminate your vaccination card for FREE.
– REPORT that the vaccination and marketing sites were rated as wonderful by Riverside County officials.
– DISCUSSION of how Barry keeps the website so up-to-date and current. Lauding his great resources and team members.
– REPORT that you MUST continue to keep up w/ your regular medical appointments and needs thru this Pandemic.
– VOTED “BEST OF THE DESERT URGENT CARE FACILITIES” in 2020. Four Immediate Care Facilities in Palm Springs, Yucca Valley, Indio and Palm Desert.
– REPORT on the mobile unit they have now. YAY!!!
– SHOUT OUT to Find Food Bank’s need for support on April 9th that D.O.H.C. is supporting. www.findfoodbank.org.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Barry