11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 1 – Children/Charity 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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

PALM SPRINGS FRIENDS OF PHILHARMONIC w/ Marnie Mitze Executive Director; re: Performances will resume @ the McCallum Theatre when allowed.
– REPORT on the mission statement of this charity. They present MAJOR orchestra from all over the world.
– REPORT that string players can perform socially distant, but brass players cannot.
– REPORT on the outdoors and virtual concerts that are being played.
– REPORT that they have a very loyal “donor base” and a new website that has a donation tab for folks who want to support them or sign up for their regular email.
– REPORT on the work they do w/ CV Youth and the music appreciation program.
– REPORT on where they get their orchestras from ALL OVER THE WORLD!!!
– REPORT on Emergency Grant Program for local schools. Funded w/ $50,000.
www.psfp.org
(760) 341-1013)

Marnie

h3>11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 2 – Act for MS 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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

ACT FOR MS w/ Richard De Santis re: Producer, TV Telethon Benefiting ACT for MS.
– REPORT on the possibilities for the Palm Springs International Film Festival in April.
– DISCUSSION of the history and mission statement of ACT FOR MS started by Gloria Greer, because of her daughter Norma. Features non-medicinal approach to treatments for MS patients.
– REPORT on the 12.12.20 TV Telethon on Channel CBS Local 2 @ 7 PM. “Return to the Chi Chi Club” (the 12th is Frank Sinatra’s bday).
– REPORT that the show will shoot @ Ron Celona’s CV Rep in Cathedral City.
– STARRING: Deana Martin, vocalist; Karen Divine, host; Tom Dreesen, comedian (who sister had MS); Joey English, V.O.G.; Denny Pezzin, vocalist; Alex Shayne, vocalist; Doc Poster orchestra; Nelda Linsk & Rob Moon, event chairs; Richard de Santis, producer (who’s wife of 43 years had MS); Bill Finlay, director. Honoring Patty Newman and the C.V. Wellness Foundation Board.
– DISCUSSION of how to donate, either call in (i.e. Jerry Lewis Telethon) or text in a donation.
– REPORT on what the funds given to ACT FOR MS go to in services for MS clients. Reported regularly by Ann Greer on the Joey English Show.
www.actforms.org
(760) 773-9806)

Richard

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Travel 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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

A.C.T. TRAVEL w/ Steve Kanold re: 555 S. Sunrise Way, Ste., Palm Springs, CA.
– REPORT on Joey’s bday dinner in Joshua Tree @ the Joshua Tree Saloon w/ Jim Rider, Lalo Tachiquin (and some of his family), Cindy Williams and Steve Kanold. www.joshuatreesaloon.com.
– Oct., 1 – 15, 2021. Luxurious Panama Canal Cruise to 5 Countries. $1,695. Includes airfare from LAX. Cruise on the “Radiance of the Seas” from Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines.
– May 6 – 10, 2021. Five-day Escape to Honolulu, Hawaii @ Waikiki Beach out of Palm Springs for $1,295. Includes airfare from Palm Springs for Mother’s Day.
– March, 2021. Fiji, New Zealand. $2,995. Includes airfare from LAX. On the “Ovation of the Seas” from Royal Caribbean Cruise Line where everyone gets a balcony cabin!!! 3 cabins available now!!!
– DISCUSSION on his feeling that we should all “seize the day” during this troubling time. If you feel like traveling, GO!!!
– Full menu of tours is also on their Facebook page as well as their website.
– DISCUSSION of the return of the ACT “Day Trips” w/ all necessary precautions.
– DISCUSSION of trips next year, possibly to Myanmar, or a tour for any number of persons.
www.act-tours.com
(760) 322-1247)

Steve

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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Joe Enos re: Director of Publicity for “LuLu California Bistro”. 200 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on being back in the “purple tier” for restaurants. Just serving outdoors and w/ take out.
– REPORT on Lulu’s Patio and Bistro Garden outdoor dining. Can seat 80 folks outdoors w/ social distancing and protocols in place. Covered patio. Bistro Garden is fully shaded. New dining area on the cross street for LuLu’s outdoor dining.
Photo dining outside @ LuLu w/ Ruta Lee, Roni Miller and Margie Victor.
– REPORT that S. Palm Cyn., Dr. re-opened to traffic on Tuesday Oct., 27.
– REPORT on Thanksgiving @ LuLu. Seating will be limited. Make your reservations now. 4 courses for $49.99. Soup, Salad, choice of 10 entrees, desserts. FIRST TIME, turkey potpie. Children for $24.99.
– REPORT that today and tomorrow, brunch from 9 AM to 2 PM for $19.99.
– REPORT that now thru the end of the month, bottles of wine @ HALF PRICE.
– REPORT on basically the same LuLu menu, served all day.
– REPORT on the bar code menu is on the table and a disposable paper menu is also available.
www.lulupalmsprings.com
(760) 327-5858)

Joe

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – Desert Oasis Healthcare 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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: Doctor of Pharmacy; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– REPORT that we are starting the 35th week of COVID-19 “Sheltering in Place.
– SUREGE in Coachella Valley and Riverside Country. 14.5/100,000.
– REPORT that there is an increase of hospital ER cases of flu. GET YOUR FLU SHOT.
– DISCUSSION that flu symptoms show up more quickly than COVID-19. About 3 days after exposure.
– REPORT that you can contract COVID-19 by being too close to someone, without a mask, NOW it’s a cumulative 15 minutes.
– REPORT 50% of the nation is wearing masks.
– REPORT that over 40 states are having an increase in cases.
– REPORT that we are not near “herd immunity”. If you get to this level too quickly you overload the hospitals.
– REPORT that this pandemic is a Marathon, not a Sprint.
– REPORT that because this Pandemic has gone on so long, there is now a shortage of qualified staff.
– DISCUSSION that one should just assume everyone has COVID-19 and act accordingly.
– DISCUSSION of the fact we all seem to have “COVID-19” Fatigue. Suicide rates are up.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Lindsey

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare 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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Lindsey Valenzuela re: Doctor of Pharmacy; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262. “Your Health, Your Life, Our Passion”.
– DISCUSSION on the progress of a vaccine. 90% efficacy of the new Pfiser Vaccine, as opposed to only 50% – 60% efficacy for the flu vaccine. Hundreds of millions of COVID-19 doses are ready to go. Most of the vaccines are 2 shot. We do not do human trial w/ exposure.
– DISCUSSION of BAMLANIVIMAB, an antibody treatment. Used for mild to moderate cases. Not for hospitalized patients. Use intended for emergency cases only.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”. Melatonin, along w/ 30 other medications, has been shown to make folks who take it 30% less likely to test positive to COVID-19 @ the Cleveland Clinic.
– QUESTION FROM A “JOEY PAL”. Will we get paid to take the vaccine? Cost is covered by the CARES ACT.
– DISCUSSION that D.O.H.C. will use the same method as the drive-thru Flu Clinics for the COVID-19. We now have RAPID-ID as well.
– REPORT that Riverside County has really increased their testing for COVID-19 to get us back to the red zone.
– gettested.ruhealth.org and see where testing is available.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Lindsey

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; Desert AIDS Project 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 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) that Kurt oversees.
– REPORT on the Veteran’s Day festivities the residents enjoyed out front under the portico. Many residents ARE veterans.
– Brookdale has now opened the dining room for Assisted Living residents w/ all COVID-19 precautions. Residents are so excited to interact w/ servers, the other residents, the food and cocktails. Chef Ramses has created new menu items to celebrate.
– REPORT on planned Thanksgiving Festivities outside. Independent and Assisted Living will dine in the dining room and Memory Care will be eating outside.
– REPORT that the Safari Lounge is open w/ all COVID-19 precautions. There is also “non-alcoholic” wine so there’s no interference w/ medication.
– DISCUSSION on the emotional level of the residents.
– REPORT that there are some vacancies in Assisted Living and possibly in Memory Care. Talk to sales and marketing director, Jennifer.
– DISCUSSION of the folks in Memory Care and what they do or do not remember from day-to-day. Tend to know the consistent staff. The pets are recognized pretty regularly.
– REPORT that residents can have pets in all three sections of residency.
– DISCUSSION of the different levels of stress during the Holidays from both residents and visiting family members. Some apartments have guest rooms for visitors/family.
– REPORT on the availability of “porch” visits and virtual visits.
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; Desert AIDS Project 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.
– DISCUSSION of the conversation we were having w/ Kurt re: Alzheimer/dementia patients recognizing staff/family/friends. Voice recognition comes into play.
– DISCUSSION that patients tend to remember family members AS YOUNG. They remember you in the space THEY are in now, not where you really are. THEY REMEMBER PETS though.
– REPORT on the pain this causes the family/friend.
– DISCUSSION of finding a sentence to give the patient “a hint”. Pictures, small photo albums help. Involve the staff in this procedure too.
– DISCUSSION of the “left-over” from last month’s show…..How quickly we dehydrate, even in the winter….especially true for Dementia/Alzheimer folks. Telltale sign is a big red crease in the tongue.
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; Desert AIDS Project 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 Larry being in the business for over 40 years and how it has changed during this Pandemic.
– REPORT on the county and state mandates for funeral services. Forest Lawn can now have services outside in the 2 BIG TENTS (first one in Coachella) he has that can have 50 persons for a service. Decorated w/ beautiful plants, fans, chairs, sound equipment, tv screens etc.,
– REPORT that folks still wear masks and sit w/ social distancing unless they are from the same household.
– REPORT that there have been earlier morning services outside in the tent and they have been lovely. The casket is there too and is open or closed.
– There have been functions and memorial services in the tent. People feel comfortable and safe in a private setting.
– REPORT on the demeanor of the families who lose loved ones during the Pandemic.
– DISCUSSION of how the planning meetings for services are now done over the phone w/ Forest Lawn.
– Forest Lawn has the appropriate plastic shields in place and provide masks for anyone who doesn’t have one.
– REPORT that our own mortality is being discussed more during this Pandemic. Time to make your final plans. Forest Lawn is having these conversations over the phone, on-line etc., Paperwork can even be done over the phone and virtually as well.
– REPORT that Forest Lawn has NEVER been closed, is considered an essential business.
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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

NEURO VITALITY CENTER w/ Dr. Jay Seller re: Executive Director @ 2800 E. Alejo Road, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– DISCUSSION on Bev Greer’s schedule and participation now.
– REPORT that there has been a real influx of “new” clients to come to them virtually. Referrals come from doctors etc.
– REPORT that IEHP sends over the referrals and then:
1. They do an assessment w/ a social worker. One and a half hour long.
2. You see a nurse, virtually.
3. Assessment w/ a physical therapist. Look for “transfer” issues. Some meet 3 times a week over ZOOM w/ their therapist.
4. Schedule w/ activities director. i.e. Zumba classes, rubber band exercises.
5. Evaluation of folks who live alone. Make certain these folks have socialization, even via ZOOM.
6. Evaluation w/ a speech therapist.
– REPORT that if you aren’t good on a computer, they will GIVE you a tablet and teach you how to use it. Can also do phone conversations.
– REPORT that in many instances, not driving is a plus. Meals are delivered as often as needed. Kitchen is “in-house” @ NVC
– REPORT that NVC can handle more clients than they have right now.
– DISCUSSION that there are two financial options. CBAS (Community Based Adult Services) under Medical or Private pay.
– DISCUSSION the caregivers are usually participating in the Zoom/virtual classes along w/ the client.
– DISCUSSION of the concern over “isolation” going into the Holidays. Depression more prevalent. NEED TO FEEL CONNECTED.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676)

Jay