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Genealogy Corner… Google’s New Photo Scan

Issue 50.16

Google has created a new app that will scan your photos and automatically remove imperfections and there is no scanner needed. It is the coolest app! PhotoScan is a new smartphone app used to take a picture of your pictures. It will snap photos of those old pictures you have stored in photo […]

It’s That Time Of Year Again!… Legacy Planning

Issue 50.16

The end of the year holidays are when you gather with loved ones, eat more than you planned and watch football until you fall asleep.

While you have your family gathered in one place, consider carving out time to have a candid conversation with your loved ones about your retirement plan and your […]

Managing Chronic Pain From Shingles

Issue 50.12

Shingles is a viral infection that reactivates chickenpox (herpes zoster) in the body. This ailment can cause a painful rash to develop along the chest and abdomen in the form of fluid-filled blisters. Individuals who had chicken pox as children are susceptible to developing shingles later in life.

Patients who experience ongoing pain […]

Principles of Freedom – One Person

Issue 50.16

History is filled with examples of singular people making a difference. By force of will, logic or persuasion, they change the course of things for better or for worse. On the one hand there are people such as Plato, Socrates, Jesus, Martin Luther, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Payne, Nathan Hale and Mahatma […]

Technology And Tools Can Help Seniors With Low Vision Maintain Their Independence

Issue 50.16

Each day, approximately 10,000 Americans turn 65, and one in six adults this age and older has a vision impairment that cannot be corrected with glasses or contact lenses. As part of our support for independent senior living Richens Eye Center along with the American Academy of Ophthalmology – the world’s largest association […]

There’s A Lot To Talk About

Issue 50.16

This past year I have enjoyed finding a multitude of information about my family history . Looking at fan charts, family trees and finding all kinds of facts about my family progenitors and ancestors has been enlightening.

The internet is filled with helpful sites including; Ancestory.com Findarecord, Puzzilla, Pandora Hope Chest and Family […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Harness The Power Of Our Top Ten Blog Posts

Issue 50.16

At Social Security, we’re always looking for ways to improve how we communicate with you. It’s been a year-and-a-half since we joined the blogosphere, and we couldn’t be happier with the content we’ve been able to provide! This blog is exactly what we envisioned: an honest conversation with you about our programs, the […]

When Is An Oral Sleep Appliance An Alternative Treatment To C-PAP?

Issue 50.16

C-PAP stands for constant positive air pressure. C-PAP devices deliver room air not oxygen to the patient at varying pressures. The maximum pressure level is set depending on the apnea of the patient Positive air pressure of a sufficient amount can keep a person’s airways open so that there is no obstruction to […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Social Security Continues To Innovate With New Features

Issue 49.16

Social Security is always innovating and improving our technology to better serve you. In an effort to meet our goal to deliver innovative, quality services, we are improving how you can check the status of your Social Security benefit application online. Placing the “Application Status” feature behind our ‘my Social Security’ portal provides […]

Hearing & Balance Doctors of Utah Seeking Study Participants

Issue 49.16

Being current on new hearing aid technology is something the doctors at Hearing & Balance Doctors of Utah take seriously. With new technology from six major manufacturers constantly being introduced, this process takes time. Our doctors have a series of tests they put new technology through to verify actual performance. We also rely […]