Columnists

Legal Issues For The Elderly… Common (and Costly) Estate Planning Mistakes

Issue 8.11

Costly mistakes can be made when doing estate planning. In most cases, mistakes are made by well-intentioned people who failed to take advantage of opportunities to accumulate wealth, shelter assets from estate tax, and protect estates for future generations. Some common estate-planning mistakes […]

Family Dental Tendencies… Jaw Size

Issue 8.11

Have you ever heard someone say, “I’ve got teeth like my dad’s or mom’s side of the family?” Genetics play a big role in the size and shape of not only the teeth, but the upper and lower jaw. I would like to […]

The BeeHive Cottages Dining Experience

Issue 8.11

There are many wonderful reasons to choose to live at St. George’s premier Senior Independent Living Community — including our unparalleled dining experience. Our professional chefs make BeeHive Cottages one of the best places to eat in St. George. […]

Social Security Column… Social Security Tackles Heart Diseases

Issue 8.11

February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is not only the leading cause of death in the United States, it also is a major cause of disability.

Social Security is dedicated to helping people with heart conditions […]

Genealogy Corner… Making Family History A Bazillion Times Faster!

Issue 8.11

Dan Lawyer, a Senior Product Manager for FamilySearch said, “Currently, 2.4 million records are waiting to be done, with more coming online every day. That’s one way you can help,” Lawyer said. “That will make it go a bazillion […]

Geek Speak… New Touch Pads Challenge The I-Pad

Issue 8.11

If you have looked at or played with the I-Pad, you have probably been as impressed as I am. If, like many of us, you love the concept but balk at the $500-$800 price tag, you may be happy to learn that there […]

Looking Back… Negative Topics

Issue 8.11

We’ve all experienced opposition, trials and challenges in our lives. Your life story needs to acknowledge that, but NOT dwell on the negative. Focus instead on how your problems were overcome and strength gained struggling with issues (health, divorce, widowhood or unemployment, etc.) […]

Help With Your Irritated Eyes… Tips For Dry Eye Syndrome Sufferers

Issue 7.11

Eye irritation is a very common problem, especially in desert-like regions such as St. George. There are many causes, but some more common problems are Dry Eye Syndrome or Blepharitis. Here are some tips to deal with it:

Walking The Sacred Path… The Activity Of Dying

Issue 7.11

When one decides to companion or “be with” a dying person, we enter into a journey that becomes a sacred path. The two of us journey together for awhile knowing at some point each of us will have to let go and surrender […]

The Social Security Column… Social Security’s Final Four

Issue 7.11

This time of year basketball fans are gearing up for March Madness — a time when the final four teams in the NCAA fight for the title of national champion. While basketball fans are excited about March Madness, Social Security already has a […]