August
“Senior Moment” Segment – August 8, 2020
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 72750 Country Club Dr., Rancho Mirage, CA., 92270. He’s 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). All are to “shelter-in-place”.
– REPORT that we are doing a “porch visit” @ Brookdale in Rancho Mirage.
– REPORT on how visitors can have a “porch visit” w/ their loved one during this Pandemic.
– DISCUSSION that Brookdale needs to protect residents living INSIDE and staff coming in from the OUTSIDE.
– REPORT that resident who still drive may have their vehicle @ Brookdale. If residents DON’T drive Brookdale has vehicles that will drive the residents.
– REPORT that there is a vacancy in Assisted Living, NEAR THE POOL. Those classes will return, hopefully soon.
– REPORT that Brookdale is VERY PRIVATE. The residents feel safe and secure.
– REPORT on communications during the Pandemic. Virtual visits w/ families are popular. Visits thru email, facetime, Pen Pals!!!! skyping, Zoom, porch visits thru the windows, etc. Families are happy to know their loved one is in such a safe facility.
– REPORT that the atmosphere is very positive for residents and staff.
– REPORT on the new way of residents “socializing” w/ Ashley, the lifestyles director in Assisted Living. For cocktails, meals, hobbys, etc.,
– REPORT that even during the Pandemic, Ashley is working on different types of exercise to keep residents moving.
– REPORT on the advantage of being @ Brookdale and not home alone and of being constantly monitored.
– REPORT on how deliveries are accomplished while the facility is “closed” to the public.
– DESCRIPTION of the beautiful grounds, wind chimes, roadrunners, etc.
www.brookdale.com
(760) 346-7772)
Kurt
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – August 8, 2020
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 her participation in “relocating” a 98-year-old client from Brookdale to the hospital. How we might all start to think about this process.
– REPORT on treating the possessions of a client w/ dignity and respect, even if the person has dementia/alzheimers and look for “treasures” in between the pages of a magazine or a book i.e.
– DISCUSSION that many folks put MONEY in between the pages of a book/bible etc.
– DISCUSSION that there is great pleasure in a “memory afternoon” w/ a patient.
– REPORT on the psychology of “why” folks put different treasures “where”. Important to look in drawers, and under shelf liners and under drawer liners. Some older folks even put their money in foil and put it in the freezer!!!!
– REPORT that finding these “treasures” may trigger a conversation w/ a client and might also be a blessing for the person assisting the client.
– REPORT on the calls she gets and the questions she is asked.
www.dementiahelpcenter.com
(760) 636-6355)
Kae
cont. “Senior Moment” Segment – August 8, 2020
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.
– REPORT on how death is handled during COVID-19 Pandemic. No one has ever gotten any disease from a deceased person @ Forest Lawn.
– DISCUSSION that Forest Lawn practices “Universal Precaution” NOW and always has. Sometimes there is a veil placed over the deceased as an extra precaution.
– 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’s concern is not only for the deceased who died of COVID-19 but the family that has been w/ the deceased during those final days. So contact is withheld for the 14 day incubation period. – DISCUSSION of how Forest Lawn handles Jewish services. Forest Lawn can bury people on Sunday. Concern is for the living mourners, of course.
– Forest Lawn provides masks for anyone who doesn’t have one.
– REPORT that more people are passing away of course, during this Pandemic.
– REMEMBER that Forest Lawn is actually part of the “first responders” category.
– REPORT that Forest Lawn has NEVER been closed, is considered an essential business
www.forestlawn.com
(760) 328-3112)
Larry
Neuro Vitality Segment – August 8, 2020
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/ Bev Greer re: Chief Executive Officer @ 2800 E. Alejo Road, Palm Springs, CA. 92262.
– Their Mission Statement. Out-patient services only, etc. Over 40 years in existence. Only facility of its kind IN THE WORLD.
– REPORT that their facility is closed to the public @ this point in time. Kitchen, gym, nurse, social worker etc., still working in one form or another, thanks to all the technology. NO ONE IN THE NVC FAMILY HAS TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19.
– REPORT on NVC being an adult day care center.
– REPORT that most of their services have been converted to virtual presentations. i.e. actually can interact w/ more people virtually because all services are still available EVERYWHERE.
– DISCUSSION that even w/ the age of their clients, all is working rather well. Only those clients w/ cognitive issues have special circumstances. She worries about helping the Alzheimers/Dementia folks who don’t quite understand what is going on, ONLY THAT THINGS ARE DIFFERENT. Music seems to help these folks.
– DISCUSSION on how we have folks filling roles they aren’t familiar with up to now.
– NVC is providing tablets AND instruction to their clients who are sheltering @ home so they can take advantage of the virtual on-line classes and services.
– REPORT on new ways to help younger clients w/ TBI, etc.
– REPORT that they deliver lunch to folks who are homebound.
– DISCUSSION that NVC is willing to advise and/or help you if you have someone living w/ you that NOW needs some guidance and assistance.
– DISCUSSION of how new patients are incorporated into the system and how these new folks can be serviced, ANYWHERE in the world. Stressing HOPE.
www.neurovitalitycenter.org
(760) 323-7676)
Bev
Desert Care Network Segment – August 8, 2020
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 REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER/COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER w/ Rachel Millard, N.P. re: 1180 N. Indian Cyn., Palm Springs, CA.
– SAVE THE DATE!!!! “Take Charge of Your Life: Surgical Weight Loss & Your Health”. 8.24.20 @ 1 PM. FREE Webinar for 3 months. Sign up @ www.desertweightloss.com.
– REPORT that folks are starting to be more interested in surgical weight loss.
– REPORT that there is a support group for ANY weight loss surgical patients.
– REPORT that there is a support group for ANY person interested in weight loss surgery.
– DISCUSSION of the new techniques of the surgery. Robotic program is now employed by the surgeon. Videos on YouTube.
– REPORT that being obese is an added risk for COVID-19. More women are obese than men.
– REPORT that normal hospital stay after weight loss surgery is only 1 day.
– REPORT on many of the advantages of weight loss surgery; i.e. blood pressure, ability to get pregnant, diabetes, heart issues, etc.
– REPORT that most insurances cover weight loss surgery. D.R.M.C. performs 4 to 7 weight loss surgeries per week.
– REPORT that it is very safe to come to Desert Regional Medical Center. DON’T DELAY ANY MEDICAL TREATMENTS.
www.desertcarenetwork.com
(760) 323-6346)
Rachel
Travel Segment – August 8, 2020
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.
MIKE THOMPSON RV’S w/ Sher Lyckman re: 68318 Hwy., 111, Cathedral City7, CA. 92234.
– She’s the Store Manager @ Mike Thompson RV in Cathedral City.
– DISCUSSION that demand for her RV’s is really high. Factories having trouble keeping up w/ demand. Folks want to fly less, drive more. Stay safer, social distance, vacation etc. this way.
– REPORT on RV 101. – Sher doesn’t rent RV. (rents them for life) – She will finance them. Start @ $11,000. Up to $600,000. – All different sizes. – One class C can sleep 10 persons. – Luxury motor coaches (5 star hotel. Lol) – Some require special licenses to drive. (over 40 feet). – Guides available that tell where to camp/park in America. – Sher will arrange driving lessons for you!!!
– REPORT on “slide-outs” RVs w/ automatic awnings and can order w/ many customized features. Had an order an RV w/ a spa tub on the roof.
– SELLS used ones. Will take trade-ins. NEED TRADE-INS/NEED INVENTORY. Sizzling Summer Sales going on now. Will take on consignment.
– REPORT on the popular old Airstreams. Weigh more etc.,
www.mikethompson.com
(760) 784-1367)
Sher
Restaurant of the Week Segment – August 1, 2020
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/ Dick Shalhoub re: His 32 “McDonalds Restaurants”.
– REPORT on the daily changes of his McDonalds Stores depending on the City in which store is located.
– REPORT that McDonald’s Corporate is planning $200 million ad blitz, w/ market shares in its sights.
– DISCUSSION of the new and different ways to buy/order. More social media. Change in the philosophy of marketing.
– REPORT on having to “narrow” the restaurant’s focus and be attentive to safety of staff and customers.
– REPORT on the changes in menu going forward. Salads are NOT going away, but will be in a different form perhaps. Breakfast is NOT being served all day @ this point in time.
– REPORT that lobby’s are closed, drive-thru’s are open. Must wear a mask when entering the restaurant. All protocols are being observed.
– DISCUSSION of “drive”, “digital”, and “delivery”.
– DISCUSSION of the physical changes in the kitchens, beverage area, INSIDE all the restaurants.
– REPORT that McDonalds is so popular w/ the loss of jobs, loss of income, kids @ home, etc.
www.mcdonalds.com
(760) 674-3335)
Dick
Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – August 1, 2020
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 (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. 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.
– REPORT that we are now starting our 20th week of “Sheltering in Place”.
– REPORT that the U.S. leads the World w/ 5 million cases.
– In Riverside County, Surge is slowing. Hospital admits slowing. DOHC is under 10 admittance. Younger patients are getting out w/ shorter stays.
– Riverside County has 35,000 to 40,000 cases now.
– 7% to 9% of U.S. population has been exposed. We need 50 to 60% exposure to reach “herd immunity”.
– New report will be able to tract the mortality rate via either infection mortality rate (0.3% + 0.8% or 5 out of 1,000 deaths, but less than MERS, SARS or EBOLA) or case mortality rate.
– Testing results now coming quicker.
– REPORT that the CDC wants schools to open. Children have trouble understanding “social distancing”. Teachers are not in favor of this due to exposure to the virus.
– DISCUSSION of how parents will home school and yet work from home. Qualifications of parents to home school in ALL subjects during this Pandemic.
– DISCUSSION that if CA. “re-opened” at this point in time, wouldn’t we reach “herd immunity” and get this over with.
– DISCUSSION of NEW symptoms….obesity.
– DISCUSSION that patients who are recovering from COVID-19 are having symptoms and complaints that are going on for months.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
cont. Desert Oasis Healthcare Segment – August 1, 2020
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. 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.
– REPORT of the good news; The virus does not seem to be transmitted through food.
– REPORT that D.O.H.C. is teaming w/ Alturas for an important 2-year study. Sign up and you will report every 2 weeks for 2 years in a Research trial. Report the dynamics of the Pandemic in Society. You’ll get $100. Gift card. You DO NOT have to have had the disease. DO NOT have to be a DOHC member to sign up. Go to www.mydohc.com, look for clinical trial tab and sign up to measure ALL aspects of life.
– JOEY PAL QUESTION; do you have to report sexual orientation when being tested?
– REPORT on symptoms of chest pains, hair loss, link to testosterone blockers.
– REPORT that there are hundreds of millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses for ready. There are now 5 vaccines currently in the Phase 3 Trials.
– REPORT on the progress of a vaccine. Possibly by the end of the year. Since every country behaves differently to this virus.
– REPORT that as we get ready for the flu season, concern for overlap w/ COVID-19. THERE WILL BE DRIVE-THRU flu clinics for flu shots.
– REPORT that the flu season in the Southern Hemisphere is mild this year and may be a portent of how the flu season will be here. Focus on seniors this year. A flu shot WILL NOT NECESSARILY protect you from COVID-19.
– REPORT that getting a flu shot will decrease the traffic in the hospital.
– REPORT on the testing procedure again. Call first and report your symptoms and get the test. We want our testing % to be less than 8%.
– REPORT on the great DOHC website FOR ANYONE TO USE. Barry Dayton keeps it so current.
www.mydohc.com
(760) 969-6555)
Brian
Medical Segment – August 1, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Hour 2 Seg 1 – Medical 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.
LASER MED PAIN INSTITUTE OF THE DESERT w/ Dr. Phillip Yoo, 41990 Cook Street, Bldg., “B”, # 201 C, Palm Desert, CA. 92211.
– REPORT on his non-surgical pain management services. Folks are not as active during this Pandemic and are experiencing pain. “Motion is lotion” for your joints.
– DISCUSSION that since your blood doesn’t circulate as well.
– REPORT that you start w/ an examination w/ all of his non-invasive technologies. Spots where the circulation and inflammation are causing problems.
– REPORT that there is a “non-surgical” orthopedic surgeon on his staff.
– DISCUSSION of the clinic in Mexico where some procedures can be done that are not approved by FDA here in the U.S. i.e. stem cells.
– REPORT on the required protocols in his clinic. Laser thermometer, all sanitizers, social distancing, one patients @ a time, themographic image to see when inflammation and swelling are, check your blood work, etc.
– DISCUSSION of magnets, shock therapy, and other treatments available right there in his clinic in Palm Desert and/or the clinic in Orange Clinic.
– REPORT on the dental work he had done in Mexico @ Bio-dental.
– REPORT on his “rapid” test for COVID-19 that he is preparing to offer. He and his wife had COVID-19 so he knows what treatments worked for them.
www.lasermedinstitute.com
(760) 537-4929)
Phillip
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