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Geek Speak… Yearly Christmas Buying Guide – Computers

Issue 48.12

In the tech world, nothing is as constant as change. Often new products replace or create lower prices on old products. We are here to give you some suggestions and a general idea of what certain types of products should cost. The prices will be in a range and remember that the cheapest […]

Genealogy Corner… RootsMagic 6 Released

Issue 48.12

SPRINGVILLE, Utah. — November 19, 2012 — RootsMagic, Inc. today announced the official release of RootsMagic 6, the latest version of the award-winning genealogy software which makes researching, organizing, and sharing your family history easy and enjoyable. With this release comes an update to the popular “RootsMagic Essentials” free genealogy software.

Family Tree […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… “Trust Maintenance”

Issue 48.12

If you don’t maintain your car, it will break down and fail to perform. Like a car, if you fail to maintain your trust, it will not achieve the desired purpose when needed.

Many people choose a revocable living trust instead of relying on a will or joint ownership in their estate plan. […]

Looking Back… Good Old Days?

Issue 48.12

Too many elderly people look fondly back to the good old days when they were younger, healthier and supposedly happier. If you recall with honesty those days, you’ll also remember the pressures, problems and frustrations that went along with raising a family and/or working fulltime plus trying to balance all the demands in […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… Life In War Time England

Issue 48.12

I was a crewman (I might as well spell it out) A lower ball turret gunner on Lt. Parnell’s B-17 crew. We were stationed near the village of Polebrook near the larger city of Peterborough in the English Midlands. There was one Pub in the village which we often frequented when we had […]

Protect Your Most Valuable Asset Of All – Your Identity

Issue 48.12

A stolen identity can mean a nightmare scenario of theft, fraudulent accounts, ruined credit and reputations. In recent years, identity theft has become an all-too-common crime, one that can take months and even years to discover and repair the damages.

Identity theft occurs when someone uses your Social Security number or other identifying […]

The Causes And Effects Of Dry Mouth

Issue 48.12

Saliva is wonderful—it has powerful chemistry that protects our bodies against viruses and our teeth against bacteria. It buffers teeth against acid that can cause cavities. It is also a lubricant that makes it easier to taste, enjoy, and swallow food. It helps us speak and gives more suction to removable dentures so […]

The Social Security Column… The Hunt Is Afoot For Medicare Part D

Issue 48.12

Hunting Season Is Open. But Rather Than Hunting For Game, May We Recommend Setting Your Sights For The Part D Medicare Prescription Drug Plan That’s Best For You? You’ll Have More Time Than Usual This Year, Because Open Season Is Lasting Longer Than Usual.

If You Currently Are Enrolled In Medicare And Are […]

Tiny Implanted Devise Blocks Tough To Treat Pain… Eon-mini Spinal Cord Stimulator

Issue 48.12

Spinal Cord Stimulation or SCS is an FDA and Medicare approved treatment that is extremely successful at treating chronic pain. Chronic pain may prevent people from working, eating properly, engaging in physical activity or enjoying life. As a patient dealing with chronic pain, it can take over your life. As physicians we can […]

Is There Really Such A Thing As A No-Fee Loan Or Re-Finance? And, Am I Past The Age When It Makes Sense To Re-Finance My Mortgage To Lower Rate?

Issue 47.12

I get these questions on a weekly basis. Am I too old to re-finance my mortgage? And, secondly how far below my current interest rate does the market have to drop before it makes sense for us to re-finance?

First, we are never too old to re-finance from a qualifying standpoint! If […]