Cafecito with Rosie

Preserving the Family Legacy with Lori Vella of Law Office of Lori Vella

Many people don’t plan for what tomorrow could bring. In this episode, together with the host Rosie Paulsen and our guest  Lori Vella, we will talk about what the best thing to do is, especially for elders, for the future of their children and everything they have when they can’t manage the fruits of labor anymore and want to preserve the family legacy.
Lori is the founder of the Law Office of Lori Vella (www.lorivella.com), an estate planning, probate, and business law firm serving both Florida and New York. Lori created Florida Lawyer Online, a free virtual course portal to educate the public on wills, trusts, and other related topics. She is the author of The Live-On Project, a book that encourages parents to be forthright and write to their children to preserve the family legacy. An avid volunteer, Lori serves on the board of Carrollwood Players and is an organic gardener at VISTA Gardens. 
Probate is the legal process that’s used to settle a deceased person’s estate and pay their final bills and taxes. If you have too many open probate lawsuits at the time of your passing, the state can step in and claim all of your assets. Planning for probate is essential when you’re writing your last will & testament so that there’s no ambiguity about distribution. 
As part of care planning, doctors should discuss Do-Not-Resuscitate orders with seriously ill patients and their families. DNR orders are especially important for terminally ill people living in the community who only want comfort care and no resuscitation if their heart or breathing were to stop.
Rosie says that “the less issues that happen when all emotions are going by is better, it’s actually a peace of mind and a gift as you leave to your family.”
Whatever your wishes may be, you can do so much to protect your family and make things easier for them after your death. Lori Vella Law Firm is focused on making pre-planning simple so that you can rest easy knowing that your loved ones are covered.  The firm offers pre-plans with a password to secure your testament and discounts for all single moms, dads, and senior citizens.
As the show comes to an end, Rosie states that you need to figure out your priorities. Connect to them and remember that the first priority is “YOU.” By studying the day, by loving yourself, we can love others. Remember, for peace of mind, start every single day with meditation. By loving yourself it is you who set you up for a pure, positive, and inspiring day; put your family first and this court will tell you how you have to do it. 
“Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination or success”. A lifestyle change starts by putting yourself first.
 
 
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Adding Independence and Freedom to Quality of Life with Dr. Junior Macias Madaula of Dedicated Senior Medical Center in Spanish

El Dr. Junior Macias Madaula es el Director Médico del Mercado del Centro Médico Exclusivo para personas mayores que atiende a la población  geriátrica en Tampa Bay. El se une con Rosie para hablar de problemas cardiovasculares entre los ancianos y como se puede prevenir estos problemas. El habla de la importancia de controlar la presión arterial, comer una dieta saludable, hacer ejercicio, reducir el estrés, renunciar a los malos hábitos como fumar y beber alcohol en exceso. 
 
nació en Cuba y emigró a los Estados Unidos después de obtener su título de médico. El Dr. Junior Macias Madaula es el Director Médico del Mercado del Centro Médico Exclusivo para personas mayores y atienden a la población geriátrica en Tampa Bay. El trabaja directamente con directores médicos y médicos de atención primaria en cuatro centros en el área de Tampa Bay - Bradenton, St. Petersburg, Largo y Clearwater. Uno de los objetivos del Centro es trabajar junto con los pacientes y crear una relación para mejorar la salud de los pacientes. 
En este episodio de Cafecito con Rosie, Dr. Junior Macias Madaula se une con Rosie para hablar de problemas cardiovasculares entre los ancianos y como se puede prevenir estos problemas. Los problemas cardiovasculares son una de las principales causas de muerte entre hombres y mujeres de 65 años. La prevención de enfermedades cardiovasculares es una prioridad. Hay cosas que podemos hacer para reducir nuestro riesgo. Podemos controlar la presión arterial, comer una dieta saludable, hacer ejercicio, reducir el estrés, renunciar a los malos hábitos como fumar y beber alcohol en exceso. Caminar aunque sea solo 15 minutos cada día hace una gran diferencia. Al igual que comer verduras. Asegurarse de que la mitad de su plato sean verduras. Dejar de fumar puede ser difícil pero hoy en día existen formas de ayudar a los pacientes a dejar de fumar. Hacer estos cambios es difícil pero no imposible. Estamos aquí para ayudarlos.
 
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Partnering for Disease Prevention with Dr Susan Crowe of Dedicated Senior Medical Center

Coronary heart disease affects 18.2 million Americans, according to 2017 data. Heart disease is also the top cause of mortality in those aged 65 and over. With this alarming trend, senior patients are encouraged to change their lifestyles for better health.
Dr. Susan Crowe, a Family Medicine Board Certified physician, is assisting patients in making incremental adjustments to their health. She has loved caring for others since she was a child, exactly like what her mother did as a nurse. She currently works with the Dedicated Senior Medical Center in Lakeland. Florida.
Heart disease education has been a priority at the Dedicated Senior Medical Center. Patients above the age of 65 are at a higher risk of developing cardiac problems. Dr. Susan claims that heart illness is more than just chest pain and heart surgery. Other minor indicators that might originate from cardiac disorders are frequently observed by doctors. Rosie mentions that her husband was suspected of having hereditary heart problems  and that they are progressively changing their habits with the support of physicians.
Due to heredity and a sedentary lifestyle, everyone could experience heart diseases such as Coronary Artery Disease, Cardiomegaly, or Arrhythmia. Senior citizens are prone to these heart diseases that could lead to heart attack or worst, death. That is why, throughout the first two weeks of a patient’s stay, doctors at the Dedicated Senior Medical Center do an echocardiogram. This is to detect cardiac issues or mild signs of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Susan also emphasizes the value of including family members in consultations so that they may assist with lifestyle adjustments.Patients should maintain a healthy weight to avoid cardiac issues. Although weight should vary from person to person, it should never exceed the normal BMI. Blood pressure is also an important element to consider. CAD can also be caused by high levels of bad cholesterol. Dyslipidemia is caused by a combination of high bad cholesterol and low good cholesterol. Patients should keep an eye on their blood sugar levels since metabolic syndrome can develop if both blood sugar and bad cholesterol become an issue.
Diabetes used to be a condition that only affected adults; currently, children as young as eight years old can get juvenile diabetes. This is due to the sugary meals ingested by youngsters and their lack of active habits. Dr. Susan is concerned about children who simply sit and consume their snacks, as the effect is similar to that of smoking. Rosie went on to say that parents should be taught about how their dietary choices and habits affect their children’s life. Dr. Crowe agrees, adding that sugary foods are great rewards, but only for a tiny fraction and every family must make the transition to a better diet and a more active lifestyle.
 
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Using Business as a Force for Social Good with Tony Selvaggio of eSmart Recycling

Tony Selvaggio is an award winning social entrepreneur who turned an old laptop into a thriving business.  He joins Rosie to talk about his life experiences and how through his company he is able to give back to the community. Tony was born and raised in Venezuela and raised by immigrant parents as neither of them were from Venezuela. 
After graduating, Tony was employed by a relative who sponsored his US visa in exchange for working for the family member’s recycling company. After a year and a half, Tony was recruited by another metal scrap company as a metal scrap buyer. During this time he met his wife and they now have two girls. 
After working on both the buying and selling sides of the metal scrap sector, Tony took a chance and started his own company with $8000 and no back up plan as he had resigned from his previous position. However, that was not the original plan. He was initially to start a small scrap yard company with investors from Venezuela. Unfortunately, the economy in Venezuela took a significant downturn and the investors no longer could help him start his business. He wasn’t going to let this stop him. So, he moved ahead anyway and started his company, eSmartRecycling, in 2014. The company is a technological waste recycling company with a focus on solving electronic waste pollution. He shares that he shifted from focusing on metal waste to electronic waste because in 2014 electronic waste was such a hot topic.  He thought he would capitalize on this and use the same buying and selling skills he acquired in the scrap metal sector to electronic waste. 
Tony visited numerous networking groups in order to establish a presence. It was during one of these events that he met his first client. The company had upgraded their computers and had 20 computers sitting around with no idea what to do with them. Tony shared he could take them. Well, a week later he is at another networking event when he is approached by a non-profit agency representative asking him if they could buy affordable computers from him as they knew he had access to used computers. As an immigrant, he was shocked to find out that there was such a gap in access to resources like computers here in the US. Therefore, he decided that rather than sell them the computers he would refurbish 10 of them for free and keep 10 to sell them and make a profit. It was a win-win for both companies.
The prospect of bringing two different businesses together enthralled Tony. He also felt it was a unique business model that bridged the gap between businesses and individual needs. Over time Tony worked to perfect this business model. 
Rosie admires Tony’s approach to giving back to the community. When Tony was asked what youth should be taught, he firmly suggested entrepreneurship. Rosie recalled that Tony had asked her to judge a middle school competition where students demonstrated their ingenuity through a recycling entrepreneurial idea. The competition not only teaches children about the necessity of recycling but also provides them with a sense of entrepreneurship.
Tony’s community aided him in achieving his potential when he was just starting out. He claims that becoming active in the community helps in the formation of long-term relationships. Currently, Tony is involved in local communities such as Young Professional Organization, Chamber of Commerce, HBIF (now known as Prospera), and Small Business Development Center. Before ending, Tony did recommend the listeners to form professional ties with persons they admire in their community.
 
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NIMBY with Patrick Slevin of SL7 Consulting

Steve Jobs defined innovation as the ability to recognize change as an opportunity rather than a threat. Change is necessary for progress, yet we are hesitant to make the change since it would take us out of our comfort zone. However, for the sake of our future, we must move with the times.
Patrick Slevin shares his perspective on public relations in this episode of Cafecito with Rosie. In 1996, Patrick served as mayor of Tampa Bay City of Safety Harbor, Florida. He maintained his corporate career after leaving government service, assisting corporate leaders in turning NIMBY (not in my backyard) crises into political successes.
Patrick and Rosie are fond of the Tampa Bay area. It’s a terrific spot, according to Patrick, because it’s just 90 minutes away from most destinations. Patrick added that there is a richness of leadership and knowledge capital that simply makes Tampa the finest place to live in the state
As an experienced politician, Patrick stated that in order to get elected,  one must sincerely care about the community. If a politician is primarily interested in themselves, their careers, or generating money, they should avoid public service. People should only vote for candidates that are a good representation of themselves. Patrick has never run again for office because he believes he has already accomplished everything he wants for the community.
”Never Lose to NIMBY Opposition Again!: Master the Secrets, Strategies, and Solutions to Turn a NIMBY Crisis into Your Finest Hour,” by Patrick Slevin, was intended to help developers and companies avoid making the same mistakes again.  Developers frequently disregard community leaders in favor of concentrating on their projects or obtaining a license. It causes several issues including NIMBY situations. The core of the book stems from his political experiences and firsthand knowledge of how things work in Safety Harbor and Pinellas County.
Patrick Slevin wants to be recognized as someone who is driven to make a point. He does put a lot of effort into establishing a good first impression on behalf of his clients. Patrick is currently the president of a local business association that represents a few hundred small businesses. Patrick is a homebody when he is not working or traveling. He enjoys golfing and riding. He has competed in Death Race among 100 other athletes to have fun and challenge himself.
 
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Ana Dominguez De Shaw - Independent Financial Service Consultant

Our lives were turned completely upside down by the pandemic. Now we know that nothing is permanent, and those unexpected events may occur at any time. Insurance could help you secure your family’s future, yet it is still taboo for most people.
Ana Dominguez de Shaw is the guest in the 22nd episode of Cafecito with Rosie. She had a thriving business in Mexico before relocating to the United States in 2015. Her best friend informed her about the need for insurance when she was 28 years old. Ana, like many others, had doubts regarding insurance. She didn’t understand the value of preparing ahead until her best friend gave her the first year of an insurance policy as a present. When her best friend died in a vehicle accident, she discovered that accidents happen even when we don’t want to think about them. Currently, Ana is a licensed insurance agent and leads Babel Networking.
Ana and Rosie are both experts in the field of insurance. They both agree that insurance is a necessary investment. On the market today, there is more than just life and health insurance. People have the ability to leave a legacy. An educational fund or investment will help a grandparent leave a legacy and provide their grandkids an advantage in life.
Ana, like Rosie, is the mother of a lively kid. Her son is her greatest delight. Every time she sees him smile it brightens her day. Rosie agrees because she still considers her son to be her baby, despite the fact that he is 26 years old.
Ana previously owned and operated a thriving business in Mexico for ten years. Even though she is multilingual, she admits that there was still a linguistic barrier when moving to the US. Furthermore, the regulations and standards in the United States and Mexico are vastly different. Ana, on the other hand, claims that the business’s growth strategy hasn’t changed. Her primary marketing tactic is still relationship building. She had been cultivating lifetime friendships before she realized it, as evidenced by her bridesmaids, who were mostly her high school and kindergarten buddies.
The aim of networking groups is to build relationships, but individuals are increasingly expected to come to the meeting and pitch their products. That’s why Anna and a Mexican friend founded Babel Networking to assist individuals in forming meaningful connections. It began as an in-person gathering prior to the pandemic and has now evolved into a virtual event. The expansion is remarkable since they now have three chapters - Spanish, Morning, and Night.
Before the end, Ana wanted to say to her younger self that she should understand people’s behavior and never take anything for granted. She must also learn to know herself better and recognize the gifts that God has given her in order to accomplish her God-given mission.
 
 
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A Conversation about COVID vaccines with Dr. Dan McCarter of National Director of Primary Care Advancement of ChenMed

Dr. Dan McCarter was born and raised in a small town. His mother was a registered nurse. At the age of 12, he administered insulin shots to his diabetic grandmother who had bad eyes. He ended up with this responsibility because there were times his mother was working at the hospital and couldn’t do it herself. As a result, this led to a desire to serve others and practice medicine.Today, he is the National Director of Primary Care Advancement of ChenMed and practices in Virginia. 
Despite the favorable benefits of the COVID-19 vaccination being backed by science and medical professionals, many people are still dubious and afraid to get the shot. That is why Dr. Dan McCarter and ChenMed work together to educate individuals, especially senior patients who are in dire need of immunizations right now.  Dr. Daniel McCarter discusses the necessity of immunizations for everyone in this episode of Cafecito with Rosie. 
ChenMed values building relationships with its patients by assisting them and getting to know them on a personal level. As a result, nationally 70% of the patient population received flu vaccines. In addition, nationally 70% of patients are from minority groups, and 30% are eligible for Medicare or Medicaid, indicating that they have a low income. Chenmed’s patients are mostly senior citizens with moderate to low incomes. As a result, when they decide to open community vaccination clinics, they do so in a community that requires immediate assistance. Dr. Dan shared an experience with a patient that had to travel 20 miles to get a vaccination, which was a huge challenge for him as he didn’t have transportation. Fortunately, the clinic was able to arrange transportation for the patient to receive his vaccination as well as medical consultation. 
Vaccination is important, according to Dr. McCartner. He stated that everyone should get immunized as soon as feasible, and that they must do it in a fair manner. He also mentioned that, despite the fact that most vaccines are 95 percent effective against severe diseases, there is still a 5% chance of hospitalization. Wearing a mask is still required to protect unimmunized people from contracting the virus. Even Dr. Dan always wears a mask to protect his patients, who are mostly seniors.
In a few months, CDC would propose a less rigorous approach to wearing masks. If there are only 10 people at a family event, Dr. Dan says it’s fine to go as long as everyone gets vaccinated. If there are people who aren’t members of the household, protocol like wearing masks should be strictly followed. To be fully immunized, Dr. Dan recommends waiting two weeks after the second dose of Moderna or Pfizer vaccine and two weeks after the first shot of Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
People of color, according to the data, are hesitant to get vaccines. It’s a reasonable concern, especially for African Americans, who have good reason to be wary of the government. People of color, on the other hand, are more likely to catch and spread the virus because they tend to live in more crowded areas. Since people of color were included in both the intervention and placebo groups during the vaccine trial, Dr. Dan assures us that Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are safe for them.
”What is the most effective vaccine?” Rosie inquired before the end of the episode. Dr. Dan replied that the best vaccine is the one you get first, and the least effective vaccine is the one you don’t get. Dr. Dan said that his 74-year-old sister-in-law received Moderna and his 72-year-old sister, who resided in West Virginia, received Pfizer. He emphasizes that both Pfizer and Moderna are 95% effective, so it makes no difference which brand you choose. Dr. Dan reminded the listeners that they should never wait for the brand they want; instead, they should take the first available option.
 
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What Every Diva Must Know with Cheryl Pullins of Iconic Persona

”Your brand is what other people say about you when you’re not in the room” -Jeff Bezos. Branding is more than just a color palette, font style, and templates. It is your reputation and how people see and feel about you. So, investing in yourself is a great way to boost branding. In this episode of Cafecito with Rosie, brand strategist and TEDx speaker Cheryl Pullins guested to enlighten us about branding. Cheryl moved to Florida in early 2010. During the recession, she couldn’t find a job and ended up pursuing a business model that she was passionate about and monetized it. She worked in the corporate world for more than 20 years. Eventually, she became a certified life coach. Cheryl is currently a recognized personal brand strategist, author, and TEDx speaker. As a brand strategist, Cheryl loves how visions become reality. One of her first clients was a hair stylist with a vision of having an academy or educational institution to teach other hair stylists to earn more. After the hair stylist got injured, she started the school with the help of Cheryl, and now she successfully runs the institution.
Rosie and Cheryl talked about the importance of being multifaceted. Cheryl asserts that we are wired not to do one thing alone. If you want to clearly deliver your message, it doesn’t have to be stuck on doing a single thing. We can do more than one thing and still relay our message. Being multifaceted can help a lot, as it reaches more audiences through different means.
The embodiment of a go-giver is how Rosie describes Cheryl. Every time Cheryl gives, she gives more. Cheryl says that she does such things because there are other people that get stuck on how to implement them. That’s why she helps them and makes herself available to them. After all, implementation is not an easy leap.
Although it was on her vision board, being a TEDx speaker was unexpected for Cheryl. Before her official TEDx event, she was approached by a colleague to speak at a TEDx event for women, but it didn’t materialize. After 10 months, she spoke for 200 women who work in the department of corrections in the state of Pennsylvania. After a week, she received an email inviting her to speak at the first ever TEDx event held at a women’s prison. She was the only invited speaker from outside the prison system. Cheryl believes that this could never have happened if she had not shown up and spoken, even without pay. After all, you never know who will listen to you.
Cheryl is passionate about branding. She stated that to start your brand, you must clearly know who you are. Your brand is experiential for your audience, and it shows in how they feel about your social media posts and you professionally. But you must also understand who you are, what you do, who you do it for, and why your target audience should care about you in order to develop a strong brand. It must also be visible because the truth is out of sight, out of mind.
Towards the end, Cheryl and Rosie talk about the importance of a vision board. They both say that it is a source of inspiration, but that alone won’t do anything. Cheryl suggests that listeners use a vision board in conjunction with setting down their goals and missions for the following 90 days or a year, allowing the vision board to motivate them and assist them in walking the walk.
 
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Minimizing Costs to Increase Sales & Profit with William McKissock of Schooley Mitchell

William McKissock was born and raised in the south-west of Scotland. It is a friendly, Scottish-speaking neighborhood with a great view of the mountain. Just like anywhere in the northern hemisphere, Scotland is always freezing. When he moved to the Tampa Bay area 11 years ago, he was fascinated with how different the weather was. Unlike his Scottish-speaking neighborhood, Tampa Bay offers a mix of people from different cultures. Rosie met William at Lincoln Local, which is an in-person networking event. As social animals, they love meeting new people.
William works at Schooley Mitchell. It is an independent, family-owned expense reduction company that has its main office in Ontario, Canada. Schooley Mitchell investigates the cost data and recommends optimized and cost-effective solutions for services such as telecom, merchants, small package and shipping couriers, waste, electronic logging devices, e-signature, utilities, and fuel. In their 22 years in business, they have had over 25,000 clients from whom they get their excellent database to benchmark. In doing business with Schooley Mitchell, there is no risk of losing anything because of their no-saving, no-charge policy.
As a cost reduction consultant, William McKissock often networks to educate people about their service. He talks with the CFOs and CEOs of companies to analyze their costs and figure out what he can do to save them money. If businesses agree, William and Schooley Mitchell will  talk to vendors on the company’s behalf to secure the best pricing option. This involves accessing billing statements and contracts.
Before moving to the United States, William worked with Scotland’s local government and helped local companies and groups access funding for their projects. He has a passion for business development and for seeing business owners achieve their goals while cutting costs. He loves seeing businesses he works with prosper.
During the pandemic, William says most sales have done down and naturally businesses are looking for help to drive sales back up. However, he says that another way to protect their profit is to look at their costs. Rosie and William agreed that COVID-19 has created a different avenue for doing business. As a business owner, It’s a good time to analyze your costs!
 
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Partnering with the Doctor for Better Health with Dr. Ajoy Kumar of Dedicated Senior Medical Center Part 2

In this episode of Cafecito with Rosalie, Dr. Kumar continued to talk about the COVID-19 vaccines and how partnering with doctors could provide better health. Dr. Ajoy Kumar and the Dedicated Senior Medical Center wanted to improve the quality of life of seniors. Amid the pandemic, they are helping seniors through education about COVID vaccinations.
Dr. Ajoy Kumar talks about the possible side effects of taking the COVID vaccine. Side effects could include local reaction of pain, swelling, and redness on the vaccinated arm. This could last for a few hours, and you could take Tylenol and drink a lot of fluids to minimize the effect. There is also a systemic reaction that could be felt in your whole body, but this varies person-to-person. A systemic reaction could include fever, fatigue, headache, body aches, and joint pain. 
It is reported that 82–89% of the vaccinated population have experienced at least one local symptom. 55 to 83% also reported that they experienced one systemic reaction that was of mild to moderate severity in the first three days after the vaccine, and usually it was resolved within 1-3 days. Dr. Kumar also reiterated that symptoms vary person to person. Some people have never experienced post-vaccine symptoms while others have.
To ensure their safety after vaccination, people are expected to wait 15 to 30 minutes after their shots to ensure that they don’t have a severe allergic reaction, which is sometimes evident by difficulty breathing. Most vaccines have polyethylene glycol (PEG) components, and only a  minority of people are allergic to such components. Dr. Kumar stated that vaccinated people shouldn’t worry as medical staff are on hand to deal with any symptoms that may arise.
Dr. Kumar is vaccinated as he believes that doctors should be a role model for their patients. He advises every patient to never mix and match COVID vaccine shots. Dr. Kumar also said that people should not let their finances be an obstacle to getting vaccinated since a lot of states, non-government organizations, and insurance companies cover the cost of the COVID vaccine.
Rosie asked about the do’s and don’ts for vaccinated people. Dr. Kumar said that there is nothing different for them to do as we have not yet achieved herd immunity. The goal is to have 70% to 90% of the US population vaccinated . Currently, Florida has 3,437,933 vaccinations administered. To date, 1,082,141 people are fully vaccinated. Amazingly, females outnumbered males. Of the fully vaccinated, only 106,530 are Hispanic, 55,090 are Afro-American, and only 3,717 vaccinated individuals are American-Indian. Given this information we could assume that Florida is falling behind as most of its people are still unvaccinated due to fear of the vaccine. Therefore, he shared that educating and empowering people about vaccinations is key. Help people feel less scared about the COVID vaccine and by doing so we can achieve herd immunity sooner. 
Dr. Ajoy asserts that until we achieve herd immunity, we still have to accept the new normal. To go back to the pre-COVID situation, we need everyone’s effort. Dr. Kumar believes that repeated vaccinations would occur since we don’t know how long the variants and vaccines will be effective. Soon everyone will get booster shots like those for the flu and pneumonia. Dr. Kumar shared that the death rate is higher among people over 65 years old. Dr Kumar’s family members are very afraid to go out, but he advises them to be vigilant rather than scared.
As Covid related protocols are less restrictive at this time, people should still remain vigilant, especially when attending outside events. Dr. Kumar wants everyone to be less afraid of the virus and instead be mindful and aware of it and your surroundings. He advises that if there are only 6–10 people at an event, you should attend and keep your distance and wear a mask. If there are more than 10 people, he discourages anyone from attending, even if it is a family gathering. Such events can become super spreaders. He also encourages people to walking outdoors with a mask on.
Dr. Ajoy Kumar and the Dedicated Senior Medical Center work to make the lives of senior patients better. They take care of the elderly and serve them like VIPs. Rather than having a transactional relationship, Dr. Kumar and the Dedicated Senior Medical Center want to have a transformational relationship. He believes they are achieving that through their current efforts around COVID.
 
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