www.executive-errands.com www.rhsc.ernesthealth.com www.DesertHealthNews.com November/December 2026 Medical News The Valley's Leading Resource for Health and Wellness 9 We are passionate patient caregivers Specialized rehabilitative services for patients recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses or chronic medical conditions. We strive to create a healing and nurturing environment to meet your physical and emotional needs with compassionate physicians, dietitians, physical and occupational therapists and dedicated case managers. Recovery may include: • Therapies focused on progressive mobilization, restoration of function, improving strength, endurance and flexibility • Interdisciplinary pain management • Pre- and post- surgical care • Mindfulness classes and activities • Ongoing communication and consultation with referring physicians to ensure effective treatment and continuity of care • Education about risk factors and injury prevention • Functional living areas to practice newly learned techniques and ensure a safe discharge We believe this comprehensive approach will allow you to recover more fully so you can return home as quickly and independently as possible. 760.895.6600 | 70077 Ramon Road, Rancho Mirage rhsc.ernesthealth.com Stroke Certified Just before I swing a golf club, something extraordinary happens. Everything becomes quiet. The chatter in my head settles. For a brief moment, peace and serenity settle in, unlike anything I’ve experienced elsewhere. Of course, that peace doesn’t always last. Golf can be maddening, ridiculous, humbling and downright hilarious. And therein lies the beauty. Here are a few things that little white ball has taught me about living: Appreciate the moment. Golf courses offer beautiful vistas, wildlife and unexpected treasures. I’m forever collecting souvenirs: a beautiful feather, a pinecone, a shapely twig or a small branch that catches my eye. Nature’s gifts, free of charge. Sometimes a roadrunner follows us to the next hole, hoping for a morsel of my turkey sandwich. Who knew golf could include wildlife room service? Never underestimate laughter. Throughout our play, we celebrate good shots, dissect bad ones and trade enough trash talk to keep everyone humble. By the thirteenth hole, we’re already lamenting that we’re on the back nine. When my son drives the cart through a covered passageway, I lift my legs, cross my fingers, and squeal with delight like a child at recess. Life is serious enough. We’re never too old to play and be gloriously silly. Be present. On the course, the rest of the world falls away. Responsibilities, worries, yesterday’s disappointments, tomorrow’s uncertainties — they all take a back seat. There is only the next shot, the scenery, the conversation and the people beside you. For a few hours, we’re simply here. And here is a very good place to be. You are never finished becoming. Golf keeps surprising me. A drive that travels farther than I imagined possible. A score I once thought was beyond my reach. Progress that comes with setbacks, frustration and the occasional inexplicable miracle. Life is much the same. A bad shot doesn’t have to ruin the round, and a difficult chapter doesn’t have to define the story. We can keep learning, improving and discovering abilities we didn’t know we had. Perhaps that’s what I love most about golf. It reminds me that we’re never quite finished becoming who we can be. Life, like golf, will always have its hazards. There will be unexpected turns, shots that don’t go where planned and days when we wonder why we ever picked up a club. Sometimes the flag isn’t even in sight. That’s when we remember to take life one day at a time, one shot at a time, trusting that we’ll find our way forward. But there will also be beautiful fairways, unexpected breakthroughs, good company and moments when everything comes together. Golf doesn’t always arrive wearing formal clothes. Sometimes it arrives with laughter, a little trash talk and the freedom to feel like a kid again. And that is a life lesson worth sharing. “Dr. Amy” is a licensed marriage and family therapist (MFC#41252) and doctor of clinical psychology. She can be reached at (760) 774.0047. Life Lessons from the Fairway By Amy Austin, PSYD Austin with son Ari Regar and friend Seth Rosenthal
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