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Travel cont. Mike Thompson RV Segment – January 16, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 2 – Travel cont. Mike Thompson RV 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.
MIKE THOMPSON RV w/ Sher Lyckman. 68318 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Hwy 111, Cathedral City, CA. 92234.
– DISCUSSION of the term “Wheel-estate” when buying an RV.
– QUESTION from “Joey Pal” Steve Kanold.
1. Can Women DRIVE any size RV? (YES, plus Mike Thompson will give you a driving course)
– REPORT that women can also drive the big 45-footer.
– REPORT that women usually pick out most of the details for RV.
– REPORT that “diesel pushers” have all kinds of new technology on them. Even co-pilot features for drivers and passengers.
– EXCITING REPORT that lane assistance, collision avoidance, lane changing, etc., ARE ALREADY on the RV ‘s. Audio warnings and light warnings.
– DISCUSSION of the braking system and the mobile collision avoidance system and how they work.
– REPORT that Mike Thompson wants trade-ins, purchases and consignments now because inventory is going out the door so quickly. Inventory is starting to increase.
– There is the NADA “blue book” for RV’s. And Mike Thompson is giving higher than blue book for coaches.
– REPORT that people feel safer traveling in their own environment, w/ their family, sleeping on their own sheets, eating their own food…not going into restaurants and risking COVID-19.
– Sher says…….“If you’ve got a “stick house”, you’re STUCK!!! LOL
www.mikethompson.com
(760) 324-3651)
Sher
Travel cont. A.C.T.Segment – January 16, 2021
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Hour 3 Seg 3 – Travel cont. A.C.T.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. TOURS w/ Steve Kanold re: 555 S. Sunrise Way, #219, Palm Springs, CA. 92264.
– REPORT on their recommendation for a site to check the travel restrictions for all countries, go to www.smarttours.com.
– REPORT on the FREE Travel Club the first Wednesday in Feb., w/ a Valentine Theme.
– DISCUSSION that travel is “evolving” every month. 70% of people have only one goal when this “shut down” is over, THEY WANT TO TRAVEL.
– DISCUSSION of whether or not you will have to provide proof you have been vaccinated to travel.
– DISCUSSION of the May, 2021 trip to Hawaii, which is OPEN. Fly in and out of Palm Springs for Mother’s Day. 5 – 6 days as the hotel on Waikiki Beach on Oahu, right on the beach. Cost, including air fare is $1,295.
– DISCUSSION of the Mar., 2022 Royal Caribbean Cruise trip to both islands of New Zealand. Fly to Sydney first, spend 3 days there, then board the ship Royal Caribbean “Ovation” and sail to both islands. Price is $2,995. Door to door.
www.act-tours.com
(760) 322-1247)
Steve
Restaurant of the Week Segment – January 9, 2021
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/ Jacky Donnell re: “Elmer’s Restaurant”. 1030 E. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs.
– REPORT that Elmer’s is closed @ this point in time.
– REPORT on the “shut down” of her restaurant and the inability to provide “take out” in a fiscally responsible way for both the restaurant and her employees.
– REPORT on improvements she is making during this “shut down”. i.e. cement patio for outside dining going forward for seating for 20 to 30 customers.
– REPORT that she’s putting in artificial turf on the front lawn.
– DISCUSSION that restaurants might have been able to survive if they had been allowed to continue outside dining. All restaurants were complying w/ the rules and regulations, but were still forced to shut down.
– DISCUSSION of the impact on the Hospitality Industry, is quite large. So many restaurants will NOT be able to re-open.
– DISCUSSION of the monies restaurants have spent thus far in complying w/ all the regulations since March.
– REPORT that she donated a lot of food to “Well In The Desert” when she was forced to shut down.
– REPORT that she is grateful for the “support” she has received from the community.
– REPORT on her notifications from the CA. Restaurant Association and the National Restaurant Association.
www.eatatelmers.com
(760) 327-8419)
Jacky
Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet” – January 9, 2021
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; 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 44th. week of COVID-19 “Sheltering in Place”.
– QUESTIONS from Joey Pals.
1. Britain’s “mix and match” approach to Vaccinations.
2. New strain of the virus found in South Africa? And that the vaccine is not effective against it?
3. Israeli firm claims a “cure” for Covid-19.
4. Don’t squeeze my arm while giving the vaccine!!!!
5. The large number of health care and front-line workers who say they WON’T get the vaccine.
– REPORT that this is NOT a live vaccine. There would be people who could NOT get it if it were LIVE.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment “The Medicine Cabinet” – January 9, 2021
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; 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 on how your appointment w/ D.O.H.C. will handle your vaccination. Different pods, questions to be certain you are eligible for the vaccine, (asked twice), you will be observed for @ least 30 minutes AFTER your vaccine to watch for side-effects.
– CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION of the questions AND THE ANSWERS to questions from “Joey Pals”.
6. Should people who get “fillers” avoid getting the vaccine?
7. Will you be protected 21 days after you get the vaccine?
– DISCUSSION that the protection from COVID-19 will not really begin until AFTER both shots.
– REPORT that our numbers are very bad right now.
– REPORT that the County has a list of the “phases” of the schedule of who will get the vaccine and when they will get it. We are in Tier 1A now. www.RUHealth.org/covid-19-vaccine.
– REPORT that you should NEVER be charged for the vaccine.
– REPORT that you CANNOT get the virus from the vaccine. Side affects are minimal.
– REPORT that Barry Dayton keeps the www.mydohc.com website updated. D.O.H.C. has been approved to administer the vaccine and have ordered it.
– REPORT that Tier 1B will be for seniors, etc.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
“Senior Moment” Segment – January 9, 2021
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 Program 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 New Year’s Eve observances @ Brookdale.
– REPORT on Ashley’s (Program director in Levels #1 and #2) “Drunken Bingo” fun on New Year’s Eve.
– REPORT that his residents are in Tier #1 to receive the vaccine. They are partnered w/ CVS Pharmacies to get the shots. CVC will come to Brookdale to administer the vaccine.
– DISCUSSION of the attitude of the residents w/ regard to getting the vaccine, OR NOT. #3 Residents will not really comprehend the shot/vaccine. The residents will be comforted by the presence of the staff.
– REPORT that residents can have “porch visits”, zoom/skype/facetime/virtual meetings etc. EVERY apartment has their own window/porch. Some residents do phone calls/virtual visits each day. Even the “lower” functioning residents react w/ joy and positivity.
– REPORT that there are openings for new residents at this point in time @ Brookdale. In #2 (Assisted Living) and #3 (Memory Care) levels of Brookdale.
– DISCUSSION of how driving privileges are determined in Independent and Assisted Living.
– DISCUSSION of the access to counselors and psychologist for residents.
– REPORT that staff and residents are tested for COVID-19 weekly.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772)
Kurt
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – January 9, 2021
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.
– CONTINUATION of the conversation we were having w/ Kurt re: Her perception of how her clients do or do not understand the vaccination process associated w/ COVID-19.
– DISCUSSION of how she prepares her Dementia/Alzheimers patients for the COVID-19 test.
– REPORT that her patients have an option to take the mouth swab, not the nasal one.
– DISCUSSION of how clients w/ Dementia/Alzheimers take to wearing a mask. For the most part, they “SEE” other wearing them and so they comply. Kae wears FULL PPE when she enters a facility/community/home. How her clients respond to her mostly w/ voice recognition.
– DISCUSSION of how staff facilitate “visits” w/ clients via their phones.
– REPORT on how as people “SEASON” (age) they become more vulnerable to COVID-19 for reasons other than Dementia/Alzheimers.
– 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.
www.dementiahelpcenter.com
(760) 636-6355)
Kae
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – January 9, 2021
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 his loss of his wife of 49 years a month ago. How he has handed down various things of Linda’s and the example for all of us in talking about these things “beforehand”.
– REPORT on how Forest Lawn is handling services, w/ their tent, number of folks who can attend w/ social distancing, masks, etc. All services are virtual as well and up on the web. That way folks who can’t travel and are all over the World can see the services. Video is available forever.
– REPORT on the personal experience of his loss and the example it provides for all of us. services outside in the tent and they have been lovely.
– They are providing functions and memorial services in the tent. People feel comfortable and safe in a private setting and Forest Lawn is doing services DURING the Pandemic.
– 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.
– REPORT that Forest Lawn has NEVER been closed, is considered an essential business.
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3112)
Larry
Neuro Vitality Segment – January 9, 2021
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 VIALITY SEGMENT w/ Dr. Jay Seller re: Program Director and Executive Director. 2800 E. Alejo, Palm Springs, CA.
– REPORT on the history of events for 2020. As of March 1, 2020 they were a Community-based Adult Services Program. As of May 1, 2020 they closed down and became a source of virtual services. The state has acknowledged seeing the benefits of the virtual activities. They are the ONLY C.V.A.S. (Coachella Valley Adult Services) facility in the Valley.
– REPORT that the facility is closed @ this point in time, but the virtual services are available @ different times during the day.
– DISCUSSION that the target audience for NVC services is anyone who has had a neurological event, no matter the age. Patients range from 19 to 78 years of age. There are individual “groups” for different issues.
– DISCUSSION that a physician here in the Valley can refer someone to NVC and Jay and his staff will take care of EVERYTHING from there.
– REPORT that clients can be anywhere and access the services of the NVC virtually, etc.
– REPORT on their meal services Monday thru Friday to their clients.
– REPORT that they can see clients on a “one-on-one” basis but haven’t had to do this process yet.
– DISCUSSION that they can create their own schedule for their clients.
– REPORT that NVC takes insurances.
– REPORT that they will take notices and follow up on anyone a “Joey Pal” may feel needs their help. i.e. anyone w/ a chronic illness.
– DISCUSSION of how NVC can give a caregiver a break too.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676)
Jay
Desert Care Network Segment – January 9, 2021
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; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.
DESERT CARE NETWORK w/ Dr. John Legge, M.D. Re: Desert Care Network/Desert Regional Medical Center @ 1180 N. Indian Canyon, Palm Springs.
– REPORT that Dr. Legge is a neurologist. He’s an expert in the movement disorders associated w/ Parkinsons.
1.) Definition of Parkinsons. i.e. starts in the brain. Men have this more than women.
2.) Age that Parkinsons strikes. i.e. later in life. Increased risk in folks over 60.
3.) Cause of Parkinsons. i.e. bad chemical “actors” in the brain.
4.) Treatments. i.e; At this point in time we just treat the symptoms, not the cause yet. Possible treatments: Stem cells, vaccine, monoclonal antibodies. He is very hopeful for treatment studies and applications this year.
5.) Signs of the onset of Parkinsons. i.e. tremors in the hands, then head, jaw and legs. Not all signs of Parkinsons are manifested w/ tremors.
– DISCUSSION of what point in time one begins treatment for the symptoms.
– DISCUSSION of how he picked this specialty. i.e. His Grandmother. He loves neuroscience.
– REPORT that the CV HAS NOT had a dedicated Parkinson’s treatment source until his practice.
www.desertcaredocs.com
(760) 416-4545)
Dr. Legge
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