9:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – Desert Oasis Health Care Segment

D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– REPORT that we are in our 92nd week of Pandemic.
– REPORT on the Omicron Varient.  This is the 15^th letter of the Greek Alphabet. All the letter in-between didn’t “pan” out. We are learning how the vaccines interact w/ this new variant.
– REPORT that Pfiser has found that three doses of their vaccine are really effective against Omicron, just as two doses were against the original strain.
– DISCUSSION that IF YOU GET YOUR BOOSTER, Pfiser has found that you can reduce your chances of getting an infection by 10 folk; of getting seriously ill by 22 fold and your risk of dying by 15 fold.
– REPORT that there are still folks who haven’t gotten their first shots.  Most cases are still Delta. Positive cases will begin to go toward Omicron.
– REPORT that in a month we MAY BE INTO ANOTHER VARIANT….because the more a variants circulates, the more chances of new variants.
– REPORT that we need to go back to seriously wearing masks, especially during the Christmas Season.
– DISCUSSION that folks are testing after getting exposed.  Hospital load in Riverside has stabilized.
– REPORT on great new treatments; i.e. monoclonal antibodies that D.O.H.C. can give thru an IV. We have SO MANY AVAILABLE TOOLS.  There are 10 approved HOME TESTS in the U.S. that you can get @ your pharmacy.
– REPORT that children 5 to 11 are getting vaccinated.  Seems to be going well.  17% of these ages in CA. have gotten vaccinated.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C.’s WALK-IN clinics are open Mon. – Friday @ P.S. & Indio. D.O.H.C’s ADULT clinic in Yucca Valley is open every Thursday AND KIDS clinic on Tuesday. DO NOT HAVE TO BE A MEMBER.  NO CHARGE.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Lindsey

9:00 – 10:00 AM

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

D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”. Vice President of Population Health and Health Integration.
– QUESTIONS from “Joey Pals”.
1. Is the Omicron Variant neutralized by the 3^rd shot? (The effectiveness of the 3 shots is just as effective against Omicron as the original 2 shots were against the original virus.)
2. Why don’t we just get a booster every 6 months to avoid the next variant? (We get there by getting more people vaccinated and therefore there will be less virus out there.)
3. Will the virus be GONE in 2022? (No, it will probably NEVER be completely gone.  It’s a NEW version of the original Corona virus, part of the common cold, that has been w/ us ALL OF OUR LIVES.)
4. Do vaccines “wear off”? (Not completely.  Vaccines change your immune system for a certain period of time. Over time your immune system “FORGETS” so there is/will be a need for a reminder, a booster.)
5. Pfiser says we will need a 4^th shot by next winter? (Probably, just like flu.  Moderna is working on one vaccine for both Covid and Flu).
6. Are there oral vaccines? (Not a vaccine, but an anti-viral that you can take @ the early stages of infection.  By prescription from your doctor.)
7, Is there a new eye drop to eliminate the need for reading glasses? (Yes, it works for about 6 hours. A “moisture” issue really.)
8. How important is magnesium to us? (Yes, helps w/ sleep for instance. Quality is dependent on manufacturer.)
4. Is there a protein that will reverse muscle aging? (Not info out there to answer yet, but try to retain your muscle mass as you age).
– REPORT that D.O.H.C.’s clinics are open Mon. – Friday @ P.S. & Indio & Yucca Valley FOR BOTH FLU AND COVID.  By appointment please. FREE. Go on www.mydohc.com.
– (contact info: www.mydohc.com and (760) 969-6555).

Lindsey

10:00 – 11:00 AM

Hour 2 Seg 1 – “Senior Moment” Segment

NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Allan H. Jensen re: Ex. Dir. and Program Director – 2800 E. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs.
– REPORT that Neuro Vitality Center is NOW OFFICIALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AGAIN and clients are excited to be back since July 6!!!! They are busy and have lots of NEW clients coming in.
– DISCUSSION of the mission statement. Adult day-center. Work w/ folks w/ neurological issues.
– REPORT that the gym is open daily Monday thru Friday from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Joey toured this. Starts w/ a continental breakfast, THEN your vital signs are taken EVERY DAY. Great lunches.  Transportation is included in the program thru SunBus.
– REPORT that thru CVAS that there is a full gym, w/ a licensed physical trainer; arts & crafts; activities; bingo; garden club; chef classes, intake class presented by a different staff member each week; budget classes, nurse evaluation, speech evaluation, etc., 
– REPORT that NVC is open from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM and see clients from 8 AM to 2:30 PM.
– REPORT that folks come to the NVC AFTER their insurance runs out.  NVC will help you figure this out.
– DISCUSSION on how you sign up.  They us the CBAS program thru the State. Social work, full-time nurse, speech, nutrition, pharmacist, etc. available.
– REPORT on the variety of schedules you can create. Provides respite for the caregiver.
– INVITATION to come and take a FREE tour.
– REPORT that you need to show proof of vaccination,  and a TB test to become a client.
– REPORT that they are accepting new clients and will help/do most of the paperwork.
– REPORT that they have opened their Foundation to assist w/ billing issues and will be doing fellowships starting in January.
– (contact info; www.neurovitalitycenter.org and (760) 323-7676).

Allan

LIBERTY TREES;

• Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
• Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
• Will deliver.
• Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
• Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
• Will flock any color.
• Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
• Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
• Call Sequoia @ (406) 531-8018.

10:00 – 11:00 AM

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

DEMENTIA HELP CENTER w/ Lisa Stanford re: Family Care Consultant w/ a background w/ Alzheimer and Dementia in her family.
– REPORT that this is a tough time of the year for EVERYONE, but especially for care-givers of Dementia/Alzheimers sufferers.
– REPORT that there is sometimes “denial” in a family dynamic.  This can be more stressful that the Dementia issue itself. Sometimes letting this person “take over” the care for a time will “show them” the real issue.
– REPORT of her suggestions for the holidays for families w/ Dementia/Alzheimers loved ones.
1. Be honest w/ the people coming about your loved one.
2. Therapudic Tales.  Tell you loved one “little lies” about who is and isn’t there.
3. Control the “meet and greet” when introducing guests to your loved one. Remind them of who they are. Tell a “reminder” story. Look them in the eye.  Give them 10 seconds to answer. Keep them updated.
4. Create a “safe space”.
– REPORT that they recommend places for placement and they constantly monitor and conduct “snap inspections” on these facilities.
– REPORT on the bi-monthly “THRIVE” support group for ALL LEVELS.  Wednesdays 10 to 11:30 live in the conference room @ 75270 Hwy., 111, Indian Wells.  R.S.V.P. please. Open to clients, family, care-givers.  Also have a ZOOM meeting.  Call for the link. FREE CONSULTATIONS.
– (contact info: www.dementiahelpcenter.com and (760) 636-6355).

Lisa

10:00 – 11:00 AM

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

FOREST LAWN w/ Larry Davis re: 69855 E. Ramon Rd., Cathedral City, CA. 92234. Indio and Coachella locations also.
– REPORT on the activities @ Forest Lawn.  i.e. Their virtual “Candlelight Service of Remembrance”.  Posted on Forest Lawn’s Facebook page and see the Service. Larry was the main speaker to share his experience of losing Linda and how he is learning his new “normal”.  Was taped in Glendale.  Lovely service.
– DISCUSSION of his wife, Linda, of 49 plus years passing ONE YEAR AGO on Nov., 12, 2020. REPORT on how he is spending the Holiday Season w/out her.
– REPORT on what pictures to look at and what not to dwell on. How he is adjusting to living alone now and advice for us all.
– DISCUSSION of how he is handling the continued grief and mourning especially @ Christmas Time. Suggestions for others to use that might be helpful to some in the same situation.
– DISCUSSION of the impact of grief around the Holiday Season and suggestions for coping.
1. Give yourself permission NOT to do the usual things.  You can let certain things GO.
2. Honor your loved one by giving to others in their name…i.e. donating to their favorite charity.
3. Create a NEW tradition.  i.e. Larry did a “gratitude tree”.  Honoring folks who have been supportive in his loss.
– DISCUSSION that the pain of the loss actually changes.  You learn to adjust, NOT GET OVER IT.
– (contact info: www.forestlawn.com and (760) 328-3112).

Larry

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Recovery Segment

SMART RECOVERY w/ Diane Vinew re: 1200 S. Gene Autry Tr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that Smart Recovery is an International Organization.  Locally she has support groups for folks w/ “addictive behavior”.
– DEFINITION that you are NOT JUST YOUR ADDICTION, you are more than that.
– REPORT that Smart Recovery reaches out to ALL addictive behaviors.
– REPORT that treatment is based on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. A cognitive behavioral therapy. “What you think about, you bring about”.
– REPORT that it is based on 4 premises; 1. Building and maintaining motivations. 2. Coping w/ urges. 3. Managing thoughts, feelings and behaviors. 4. Living a balanced life.
– REPORT on the workbook that’s available.  Full of tools and strategies. “Smart Recovery Handbook” available on the website.
– DISCUSSION on how to change your thinking from irrational to rational.
– DISCUSSION that a nicotine addiction to smoking is one of the most difficult to treat.
– REPORT that the “BADS” – B. (boredom) A. (anger) D. (depression) and S. (stress) are the reason for addictive behavior.  Women especially.
– (contact info; www.smartrecovery.org and email: dianevines2@nullgmail.com and (503) 819-4285.

Diane

LIBERTY TREES;

• Trees freshly cut, not stored for months.
• Fresh from Montana and Idaho.
• Will deliver.
• Tree stands available, that don’t EVER leak and are already attached and level.
• Wreaths, garlands, etc.,
• Will flock any color.
• Open 9 AM to 9 PM up to and thru Christmas Day.
• Their lot: 73-796 San Luis Rey, Palm Desert
• Call Sequoia @ (406) 531-8018.

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – PR Segment

CLEMENS PR w/ Chris Clemens re:
– REPORT that Chris is working w/ a lot of non-profits.
– REPORT that she is going thru a re-branding.  www.clemensco.com.
– DISCUSSION that she works w/ www.actforms.org; www.coachellavalleycatclub.org  and lots of other animal non-profits. Go to www.smile.amazon and donate to the Cat Club.  Also go to www.chewy.com/rescue and donate to the Cat Club.
– DISCUSSION of Nigels puppies that are for sale.
– REPORT that Chris is doing social media and publicity for her clients.
– REPORT on Desert Town Hall that will begin Jan., 23 but you can get tickets on line NOW. www.deserttownhall.org. 4 speakers for $400. GREAT SPEAKERS. 1. Cristina Mittermeier & Paul Nicklen. 2. Sarah Huckabee Sanders & Mike Huckabee. 3. Jon Meacham. 4. Ron Howard & Clint Howard.
– (contact info; www.clemensco.com and (760) 578-8700).

Chris

11:00 – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Pinot Noir Festival Segment

PALM SPRINGS PINOT FESTIVAL w/ David Fraschetti re: Fresh Eddie Productions.
– REPORT that he also produces the R. M. Food and Wine Festival. On hold until 2023.
– REPORT to HOLD THE DATE. Jan., 8 for the Palm Springs Pinot Noir Festival.  The 2^nd largest Pinot Noir Festival IN THE COUNTRY.
– REPORT that tickets are $125. For general admission and $150. For early admission.
– REPORT that there are 63 top tier pinots.  62 from CA. and 1 from Oregon.
– DISCUSSION that pinot grapes are the most difficult to grow.
– DISCUSSION of how to enjoy and learn about Pinots.
– REPORT that the event is in Palm Desert on Jan., 8^th.  From 1:30 to 5:30. David has already picked the BEST pinot noirs.  GUARANTEED. 
– REPORT that you CAN ORDER WINES @ the Festival for later deliver. 
– REPORT that at the P.S. P.N.F. you will meet the owners and the wine makers.
– DISCUSSION of the expansion of this event to Orange County, Dallas and Chicago.
– REPORT that his favorite is Pinot Noir.
– (contact info: www.palmspringspinotfest.com  (use promo code “Joey” for a $10 discount).

David