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The History Of Hospice…Medical Care For People Whose Illness May No Longer Be Curable

Issue 44.10

The term “Hospice” comes from the Latin, “hospes”, meaning host. The word can be traced back to medieval times, when it referred to a place of shelter for weary or ill travelers. Hospice now refers to a type of […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly…Better Estate Planning

Issue 44.10

An effective estate plan has many benefits. In the broadest sense, estate planning includes the process of accumulating, managing, and distributing property over the course of a lifetime. Satisfaction comes from knowing your objectives, taking practical approaches to achieve them, and avoiding hazards […]

Living With A Purpose…Acts Of Service

Issue 44.10

As I watch the changes that come with Autumn I pay close attention to the leaves on the trees. I have realized over the years that you can tell a lot about a tree by observing its leaves. If […]

Notes On The History Of The Kolob Canyons…A Two Year Mapping Project

Issue 44.10

Part 6 conclusion

In 1873, Powell hired western artist Thomas Moran to sketch the Grand Canyon, Zion Canyon and the surrounding area. Moran left Salt Lake City for Kanab in early July. On his way south with J.E. […]

Geek Speak…Allowing Updates – What is Safe?

Issue 44.10

A few weeks ago, we noted that internet identity thieves and virus creators are trying to convince you that your computer has security or registry problems. If you believe them and give them permission to install or change your computer, you will bypass […]

Genealogy Corner…Mormon Migration

Issue 44.10

Dr. Fred E. Woods, professor of Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, has recently reported that the Mormon Migration website has been officially launched:

http://lib.byu.edu/mormonmigration/index.php

Looking Back… Raising Teenagers

Issue 44.10

My parenting education was soon to be expanded as I tried to remember how to take care of a newborn while also guiding my older sons through their teen years with a new stepfather in our home. Piece of cake, you say. Well, […]

Senior Finances… When a Significant Life Event Occurs, It’s Time to Review Your IRA Beneficiary

Issue 43.10

Many investors commit a common estate-planning mistake with their IRA assets. Unfortunately, the mistake sometimes becomes apparent only after the account owner dies— when it comes time to transfer the IRA to the heirs. For the intended beneficiaries, these […]

Communing With The Saints… Feast Days

Issue 43.10

Many religious traditions have a belief in “The Community of Saints” in one form or another. This is believing in our ability to communicate with the heroes of our particular religious traditions. Perhaps we may even pray to them, that we may imitate […]

Social Security Column… Spouses Can Apply Online, Too

Issue 43.10

You probably already know that when it comes time to apply for retirement, you can do it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/applyonline. But did you know that spouses can apply online, too?

October 22nd, 2010 | Category: Deborah Fogarty | Comments are closed