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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

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

DESERT OASIS HEALTHCARE w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Operations; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262.
– DISCUSSION of what happens when one is hospitalized; 1. Patient stays on a ventilator in ICU for 8 to 14 days; 2. Patient is sedated; 3. Patient is paralyzed; 4. MONTHS of recovery returning home, possible cardiac damage too.
– REPORT on hydroxychloroquine that were used to treat malaria. Thought is that it blocks the virus getting into the cell. Given orally. Study in France looks promising. Question is the timing of the effectiveness of the drug. Not as beneficial AFTER the symptoms become more serious.
– DISCUSSION of convalescence serum. Taking blood from a person who has recovered from the virus and giving it to ill patients.
– DOHC and Dr. Hodgkins is up-to-date from all the information from the CDC, etc., So is the www.mydohc.com website.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. has gone to virtual visits. If you are a D.O.H.C. member, call your physician first and set it up.
– Go to www.mydohc.com for current information. Do not need to be a DOHC member to use the website.
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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, 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 of how the atmosphere @ Brookdale.
– REPORT that the residents are still in “a community” so not such a feeling of isolation. Staff making certain meals, medication etc. go on as needed.
– REPORT that the buildings are “shut down”, except for restricted services needed i.e. hospice.
– DISCUSSION that some activities are reduced to conform w/ social distancing. REPORT that the residents call in their meal service and the meals are delivered to each resident’s room. Residents are sitting in their doorways and carry on conversations w/ other diners in theirs.
– REPORT that there is a MOBILE COCKTAIL cart.
– REPORT that the staff that comes and goes is constantly checked.
– VACANCIES are only in Assisted Living. Need to call and have a “virtual tour” to see the facility. Can do a “porch patio” conversational visit.
– REPORT that any new residents will have the 14-day quarantine that is in place for the whole country.
– Amanda is doing musical interaction via Skype w/ the residents.
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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, 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 in these times. 98 forms of dementia.
– DISCUSSION that routine is the most important part of life for an Alzheimer’s/Dementia patient.
– REPORT that the approach is as for a child. i.e. short attention span and need for attention.
– DISCUSSION that homes now have Alzheimer’s patients, kids out of school, spouses etc., @ home ad that the proper music on in the background will be very helpful. Re: Dr. Oliver Sacks.
– REPORT that Spectrum has music channels from #1901-1944 and Frontier is #1801-1900. Patients respond better to the music they heard when they were younger.
– DISCUSSION that the worst thing you can do is let these patients watch the news. i.e. Sirens, gun shots etc., are alarming to them. Patients don’t make the connection that it is a fantasy.
– DISCUSSION of the tranquil tv shows that patients can watch and be soothed. i.e. Nat. Geo, Hallmark, PBS.
– REPORT to put your loved one in the car and take a drive.
– Caregivers can call for support and coaching to combat the loneliness and isolation. Also via Zoom. Call anytime.
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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, 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.
– REPORT on how funerals are being conducted now. They are considered a essential service.
– REPORT that @ this point in time only 10 folks can be in the Chapel @ a time and can’t gather outside. Names have to be provided to Forest Lawn by the family.
– DISCUSSION that many families are waiting to do services until this is over.
– REPORT that they can film the interment for the family.
– DISCUSSION of the changes in the emotions and anxiety for families who can’t grieve together now.
– DISCUSSION that Forest Lawn is having to follow state guidelines, these are not FL rules.
– Internet services are getting more popular.
– REPORT on the change in the grieving process. Worst thing is that we can’t hug and console each other.
– REPORT on how Forest Lawn is handling the deceased person. Practicing universal precautions as they always have. Virus doesn’t last long on a deceased person or a body in a casket.
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 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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, 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 that they suspended their services but are working w/ the State, the Gov., HIPAA, and the Dept., of Aging that is allowing them to do virtual/telephonic/Zoom conferencing.
– REPORT that they will send home activities to keep clients active; same w/ speech therapy.
– DISCUSSION of the mental attitude of their clients in Isolation.
– NVC is the only facility of its kind IN THE WORLD and families will be missing the “break” from each other provided by the NVC.
– REPORT that they will DELIVER food for folks who need it.
– PLEA for any funding folks can contribute. Kudos to their regular supporters.
– Licensed for 300 clients a day and the demand will go up when this is over.
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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

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

DESERT CARE NETWORK w/ Dr. Randi McCafferty re: 1150 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– He is a neurosurgeon from San Antonio, TX.
– Background from Air Force Academy class of 1988 and then went to Medical School. Served over 30 years.
– REPORT on him working on the CO-VID-19 response team @ DCN. Science is working @ lightening fast pace to work on a vaccine.
– WORKING on better/faster testing.
– DISCUSSION that all immediate health-care needs are being taken care of @ DCN. Elective cases put on hold to free up beds for any surge.
– Emergency room traffic is down since folks are staying home.
www.desertcarenetwork.com
(833) 310-2440)

Dr. McCafferty

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Hour 3 Seg 3 – Tech/Life Coaching 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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

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

EGGHEAD IT w/ Dennis Shelly.
– REPORT on FREE accounts on Zoom for visiting w/ your family and friends telephonically. Backgrounds for FREE on Zoom. Also available on your I-Phones. Droids don’t have that yet.
– REPORTS that there are security vulnerabilities on ZOOM, but this is being addressed.
– REPORT on MICROSOFT TEAMS instead of Zoom, all done thru Microsoft Servers. Completely secure but not FREE.
– REPORT that 55% of workers are unhappy w/ their bosses.
– REPORT that Dennis will coach you remotely to do any of these things. Zoom, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, etc.
– $5. A month service he provides to folks to remotely monitor your computer from his office.
– His helpful articles on his website.
– DISCUSSION of small businesses loans that are available now. .25% interest rate for small business loans. www.SBA.gov. Beware of lots of scams out there now.
www.eggheadit.com
(760) 205-0105)

Dennis

FLY HIGH LIVING w/ Laura Meeks re; 70321 Frank Sinatra Dr., R.M., CA. 92270.
– Coaching and teaching on Zoom now.
– REPORT that your desk top computer probably doesn’t have a camera. USE YOUR PHONE. Zoom app is FREE.
– DISCUSSION on the adjustment problem of isolation.
– DISCUSSION that folks are missing graduations, weddings, funerals, visitations in hospitals. TOUCHING is in our DNA.
– SUGGESTION that it is best to get use to this “pause” and save things for later. Make positive plans and where/how you are going to go forward.
– HOPE comes in the making of plans.
– Her “Flight Plan for Life” series. 4-week course that you can do virtually and/or over the phone.
www.flyhighliving.com
(888) 666-1570)

Laura

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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

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

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK w/ Willie Rhine re: “Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge” 849 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT on their curbside pickup….save 20%.
– Open to take-out for lunch and dinner.
– REPORT that they’ve reduced the menu.
– REPORT on ordering thru Uber-Eats, Grub Hub etc.
– REPORT on what is on the take-out menu. Added 4 items for FAMILIES….i.e. Irish stew, vegetarian pasta, etc., that will feed four persons.
– Call, place an order, give credit card over the phone, tips are shared w/ the entire staff and most folks are donating that 20% back to the staff.
– REPORT that all containers are throw-away, staff is wearing gloves and discarding them after one use, washing hands etc.,
– REPORT that you may have beer and wine in your pick up order too. In covered containers.
– SUGGESTION to support a different restaurant each night and perhaps to buy gift cards in our small community.
www.eight4nine.com
(760) 325-8490)

Willie

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 2 – 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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

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

D.O.H.C. w/ Dr. Brian Hodgkins re: Executive V.P. of Clinical Services; 275 El Cielo Rd., Palm Springs, 92262.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is working closely w/ Eisenhower Health, Desert Care Network and Desert AIDS Project to service the community.
– REPORT on having to isolate his children from their friends in his house.
– REPORT on the worst news: Surge will be around April 26. Will have 6,000 cases in Riverside County in April and 60,000 in Riverside Country in May.
– REPORT on the good news: We here in the CV got the “Shelter-In-Place” early enough. Traffic is down @ the Immediate Cares and the hospitals.
– DISCUSSION of the heat sensitivity of this coronavirus. Seasonality of this coronavirus.
– DISCUSSION of wearing a mask. CDC is starting to suggest ALL folks should wear barrier masks in public. On www.mydohc.com you can learn how to make one. 1. Will decrease the chances of you spreading/getting the coronavirus. 2. Will be a social cue that you are taking this all seriously. 3. Will keep you from touching your face.
– REPORT that masks use to cost $ .85 now are upwards of $11.
– DISCUSSION of whether or not the coronavirus can live on food that you have delivered. You can request “contactless” delivery. www.dinegps.com for a list of restaurants that will deliver.
1. How to handle home FOOD DELIVERY.
2. Hot food is probably safer.
3. How to handle home GROCERY DELIVERY.
4. Virus can live 24 hours on paper, 2 to 3 days on plastic and 2 to 3 days on glass.
– Go to www.mydohc.com for current information. Do not need to be a DOHC member to use the website.
– REPORT that DOHC members that have symptoms, can CALL first, then go to DOHC Palm Springs Campus, and get swabbed IN THE CAR, and a doctor will come out to your car if needed.
– REPORT that there is a swab center @ the Indio Fairgrounds for non-DOHC members.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)

Brian

09:00 – 10:00 AM

Hour 1 Seg 3 – Theatre 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; Eisenhower Health (760) 837-8988; Desert AIDS Project Triage Clinic (760) 992-0407. Be well and all the best. Blessings, Joey.

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

PALM CANYON THEATRE. w/ Steven Smith re: Musical Director. 538 N. Palm Cyn., Dr., Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– REPORT that the Palm Canyon Theatre is closed.
– “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is canceled and moved.
– “Sordid Lives” is canceled and moved to May 8 -17, 2020.
– “Godspell” is canceled and moved to next summer.
– DISCUSSION of the national theater scene.
– REPORT that some theaters are doing virtual FB shows.
– DISCUSSION of how community theaters will do after April 30.
www.palmcanyontheatre.org
(760) 323-5123)

Steven