Tag Archive for: Coronavirus

Conducting Your Life During COVID-19 with Dr. Jay Bhattacharya [Episode 177]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Stanford University professor and physician, and co-author of The Great Barrington Declaration, to discuss a variety of the issues surrounding COVID-19 and the pandemic as a whole.

Dr. Bhattacharya breaks down the insights and motivations that led to the creation of The Great Barrington Declaration and how the lockdowns have impacted the population across different age demographics.

The panel discusses how fear has been a factor in how both the virus is viewed and the responses by public officials, and Dr. Bhattacharya described the prescription offered in the Great Barrington Declaration.

He dissected the shaming aspects of masking and contracting COVID-19, in the context of public health policy and describes why political health policy should never be divided between political lines.

The panel talks about the economic consequences of the pandemic and how livelihoods have been forever changed by the circumstances and responses of COVID-19. Dr. Bhattacharya also highlights the impact that he hopes that The Great Barrington Declaration has, as well as any pushback he has faced.

Wear Your Mask with Dr. John Morley [Episode 173]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are rejoined by Dr. John Morley from St. Louis University’s Division of Geriatric Medicine to discuss wearing a mask, as well as other ongoing issues surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Morley highlights how government response to COVID-19 may require a lockdown and how the use of masks and employment of social distancing are effective means in protecting the health of others. He also dissects the Central of Disease Control’s response to COVID, as well as mask-wearing mandates.

Joe also highlights the Great Barrington Declaration and the economic consequences of a possible lockdown, in response to COVID-19. Dr. Morley dives into the death toll of COVID-19 across political party lines.

He also highlights the various impact that COVID-19 can have across different age groups and the subsequent health conditions that it can cause. He also dives into the health status of President Trump and his bout with COVID-19.

Dr. Morley describes what can happen if you take too much Vitamin D. He talks about how COVID-19 may factor into cold and flu season, especially among seniors.

The Next Steps Amid COVID-19 [Episode 151]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are rejoined by Dr. John Morley from St. Louis University’s Division of Geriatric Medicine to discuss the next steps that people need to take, as the St. Louis area begins to reopen amid COVID-19.

Dr. Morley emphasizes the importance of wearing a mask and protecting those vulnerable and elderly from public exposure. He also highlights recent CDC results regarding a viral and antibody test of COVID-19.

Dr. Morley also shares his thoughts on the effects that the recent protests, in the wake of Minnesota resident George Floyd’s alleged murder, may have on the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasizes how St. Louis County may require additional testing, especially within nursing homes.

He advises seniors against visiting the area casinos that are reopening, as well as the benefits of wearing gloves. Dr. Morley also talks about the effects that COVID-19 has on muscle health, the brain, and the lungs.

The Application of Estate Planning During the Coronavirus Pandemic [Episode 145]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by TuckerAllen attorney Teresa Yao, to talk about the application of estate planning, as it relates to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

They talk about the importance of having your estate planning documents in place, so that decisions can be made on your behalf, in case of your incapacitation (3:29).

Teresa highlights what can happen if you do not have your estate plan in place (12:24). Jill describes the challenges that seniors who do not have family members face during this difficult time (19:48).

Teresa talks about how the current state of unemployment and how that may affect your ability to hire an attorney for estate planning (26:18), as well as how to avoid probate (32:47).

She breaks down what trusts do, in protecting your assets for your loved ones and how important they are in an estate plan (34:24). Teresa also talks about the deal that TuckerAllen is offering for a complimentary durable Powers of Attorney during the pandemic (38:25), as well as a deal for listeners of ElderTalk with TuckerAllen (41:58).

Learning More About the Coronavirus [Episode 144]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Dr. John Morley, of St. Louis University’s Division of Geriatric Medicine, to break down the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, as it relates to the most vulnerable: seniors and those with compromised immune systems.

He talks about the differences between the current pandemic and past epidemics (7:38), as well as lifestyle suggestions for seniors, as they remain vulnerable to the Coronavirus (9:24). They all discuss the impact that isolation-inspired mental health problems may have on physical health, such as a rise in heart disease or diabetes (13:26).

Dr. Morley answers the question of whether or not St. Louis University is involved in any type of cure or vaccination efforts for Coronavirus (26:00) and also expresses caution when discussing the popularized existing treatments of hydroxychloroquine. (28:56).

Dr. Morley examines the advantages and disadvantages of the United States health care system, as opposed to many socialized forms of medicine in Europe or Asia (32:45).

Understanding the Economic Impact of the Coronavirus [Episode 142]

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Attorney-CPA Joe Cordell and co-host Jill Enders are joined by Peter Lazaroff, CIO, CFA, CFP of Plancorp, as they discuss the financial and economic implications of the Coronavirus pandemic. They talk about Peter’s background and what Plancorp does (4:30). Peter explains the impact that the Coronavirus has had on the United States market (5:01) and how the economy in both Italy and China have processed this pandemic in different stages (7:50).

Joe and Peter discuss what “flattening the curve” means (9:57), as well as possible “peaks” that we may see affecting the country from an economic perspective, including the possibility of a recession (13:55). Joe and Peter discuss the impact that existing debt has on the economic forecast. (20:00). Peter explains what he is telling his clients during this time of economic uncertainty (26:37) and how important looking at your financial plan is right now (29:25).

Peter talks about what he tells many of his clients who are over the age of 70 during moments of economic uncertainty in the market (32:00), as well as advanced estate planning strategies that many use to help them in the market. (35:35).