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New Doctor Joins Audiology Team

Issue 43.15

Advanced Hearing and Balance is pleased to introduce to you the newest member of our team, Dr. Spencer Wm. Stirland. Dr. Stirland was raised in Salt Lake City, Utah where his parents were both teachers. Both his father and mother instilled in him the love for teaching. He admired his parents and their […]

Do You Have SHINGLES And Not The Kind On The Top Of Your Roof….?

Issue 43.15

Shingles is skin rash that is usually localized and very painful. This rash is linked to the “varicella” zoster virus which is the aftermath of the chickenpox virus and may lie dormant in your body long after you have recovered from chickenpox. This virus tucks away in the nerve cells of your body […]

Geek Speak… Update on Windows 10 (and 7)

Issue 43.15

Even though I have written a couple of articles on this, I am still asked almost every day, “Should I upgrade to Windows 10?” The new Microsoft Operating System (OS) has been out for a few months now and we have more information and experience with it. In spite of that, the recommendation […]

Genealogy Corner… Family History Month – Part 2

Issue 43.15

Part 2

October is designated in many places as Family History Month. It has been in the United States since 2001. Genealogists everywhere have adopted the month as their own. If you are new to family history or have devoted years to it, celebrate this Family History Month with your family this October […]

Principles of Freedom – Local Debates

Issue 43.15

If you want to make a difference and don’t have tons of money or time to give, get involved in local politics. We need many more people who understand the principles of freedom and are willing to do a few basic things. The first is to make a difference in local elections such […]

Understanding Your Social Security… What Returning International Volunteers Need To Know About Medicare

Issue 43.15

You are ending your volunteer activities outside the United States and returning to the country. You cancelled your enrollment in Part B Medicare while you were gone and now you are wondering how to re-enroll. Knowing the steps involved and how to get forms and information from our website at Error! Hyperlink reference […]

Genealogy Corner… Family History Month – Part 1

Issue 42.15

Part 1

October is designated in many places as Family History Month. It has been in the United States since 2001. Genealogists everywhere have adopted the month as their own. If you are new to family history or have devoted years to it, celebrate this Family History Month with your family this October […]

Introducing Hughes Mortuary

Issue 42.15

As a new contributor to the Senior Sampler I would like to take this opportunity to introduce us and a little of our philosophy. When faced with the death of a loved one or pre-planning for yourself, you will be making many decisions, one of which is what mortuary you will trust with […]

Is It Possible To Hear Better In Noisy Environments?

Issue 42.15

Does this ever happen to you? You’re catching up on old times with a friend at a favorite restaurant, but you can hardly make out a word your friend is saying because of all the background noise, from clanging dishes and silverware to the constant drone of other conversations.

You may be a […]

Reverse Mortgage: Involve Your Team

Issue 42.15

As our baby boomers continue through their retirement, the Department of Housing and Urban Development or HUD / FHA is projecting that 60% of our retirees over the next decade will need to tap into the equity of their homes as part of their overall retirement.

Let’s try and put that in perspective! […]