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April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

Issue 17.14

Oral cancer kills one American every hour of every day—higher than many better-known cancers such as melanoma. It is a silent killer, often detected too late because it is painless and the physical signs may not be obvious in the early stages. However, if caught early, it is curable 75% of the time. […]

Geek Speak… Compatibility – New OS, Old Parts

Issue 17.14

A lot of people are learning about or experiencing a new OS (Operating System) as we transition out of the XP era. Some are improving to Windows 7 or trying to learn Windows 8. Others are opting for a Linux or Chromebook system to save money, while some are making the jump to […]

Genealogy Corner… Using Google Chrome Extensions With FamilySearch

Issue 17.14

Extensions are extra features and functionality that can be added to the Google Chrome browser. They only work with the Google Chrome browser and modify it. They are written using web technologies and are downloadable through the Chrome Web Store. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/.

The apps are not supported by FamilySearch Support. Please contact the individual […]

Hearing Loss Linked To Dementia Brought To You By The Team At Hearing & Balance Doctors Of Utah

Issue 17.14

A recent study by Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging recently linked hearing loss and

Dementia, proving that seniors with untreated hearing loss are significantly more likely to develop

Dementia than their counterparts. The strain decoding sounds over the years may overwhelm the brain, leaving people more vulnerable. They also speculate […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… Second Marriages Later In Life

Issue 17.14

Second marriages later in life can be wonderful experiences and often should be encouraged, but they are not without some special considerations.

Often, older couples have to cope with adult children who cannot understand why mom or dad wants to remarry. By updating one’s estate plan, many concerns related to the marriage […]

Looking Back… America, A Melting Pot

Issue 17.14

It’s amazing how America is a blend of different cultures. Researching my husband’s genealogy, we made the discovery that he has Native American roots because of several great grandmothers of Indian lineage who married into his family. My hubby is a Southerner and his family roots begin with early European settlers to America […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… New Direction

Issue 17.14

My wife and I have lived in our home in Hurricane for about twelve years and we loved everything about living there. We liked the climate, we had wonderful neighbors and we enjoyed visiting and eating lunch at the Hurricane Seniors Center.

Where we lived, we had access to the swimming pool located […]

Why Does A Reverse Mortgage Have Such A Negative Connotation?

Issue 17.14

It is crazy to hear all of the misinformation that is out there today in the news. So many clients get “advice” from neighbor’s friends or advisors that tell them how “bad” a reverse mortgage is for them? They can’t tell the client’s why it is bad – just that it is in […]

Geek Speak… XP Is Dead. Now What?

Issue 16.14

By now, if you are still using XP and are connected to the internet, you have probably received a number of on-screen messages that XP is no longer supported. For example, if you use Microsoft Security Essentials as part of your computer protection, you will have seen a pop-up that links you suggestions […]

Genealogy Corner… Pandora’s Hope Chest

Issue 16.14

Pandora’s Hope Chest is an amazing software extension for Family Tree and will be of interest to LDS users. The extension, which works with the Google Chrome browser, allows you to automatically search for ancestors who are ready for temple work. Once installed it becomes part of your Family Tree menu and works […]