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Are Mites Eating Away Your Eyelids?

Issue 51.16

Often people over the age of 50 have been diagnosed with blepharitis by their eye doctor, but most patients I run into don’t know what is actually causing it. Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids that can cause red, irritated, itchy, swollen eyelids and the formation of dandruff-like scales on eyelashes. It […]

Al Capone

Issue 51.16

We’ve all read the articles on celebrities who have had problems with the IRS. Martha Stewart, Willie Nelson, Nicholas Cage, Wesley Snipes, and Pete Rose, to name a few, have all felt the long arm of the treasury department. But perhaps the most notorious of them all was mob boss Al Capone (AKA […]

Create A Safe And Clean Heating Environment For Your Home This Christmas

Issue 51.16

During this time of year sweet memories of walking into my family’s home and catching the smell of Douglas Fir burning in the wood stove come to my mind. The aroma would wash over you as the door opened signaling to your senses that you were home. Mother had tended to the fire […]

Geek Speak… Used Tech for Christmas

Issue 51.16

Before I jump into today’s subject, I want my readers to know that it is still an option to get computers with Windows 7. Many of my customers still don’t like Windows 10 and wish to go with a new or used Windows 7 machine. Windows 7 will be supported at least until […]

Genealogy Corner… The WoodenVillage App

Issue 51.16

This app searches through four generations in a family tree from any chosen ancestor. This works particularly well starting with an ancestor born between 1880 and 1920. The software then searches back down the tree looking for 3 generations of descendants in this selected group. Once all descendants are identified, their needs for […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… Merry Christmas

Issue 51.16

Christmas is almost here. Many people started Christmas shopping a month ago. Unfortunately, I usually struggle up to the final days to know what to get my family.

In many ways, gifts have become more complicated and yet often less meaningful.

There is no doubt that the world we live in is complex. […]

Local Audiologist Helps Bring Hearing To Dominican Children

Issue 51.16

St. George, Utah (Nov. 18, 2016) – Advanced Hearing & Balance Specialists Audiologist Dr. Brittany Garcia, Au.D., traveled with a team of audiologists to the Dominican Republic to provide hearing health care to children. The goal was to bring hearing health care services such as hearing evaluations and fit children with hearing devices. […]

Reverse Mortgages And What To Expect In 2017

Issue 51.16

2017 brings many uncertainties whether positive or negative in our markets. Rising interest rates may have the biggest impact when it comes to our seniors in 2017 with respect to the current HUD insured reverse mortgage.

The stock market is enjoying a post trump bump in the market and an enthusiasm to 2017 […]

Understanding Your Social Security… A Fulfilling New Year’s Resolution: Retirement Planning

Issue 51.16

It’s almost 2017, and that means you might be one more year closer to retirement. Whether you’re at your very first job or wrapping up a successful career, there are always new things to learn about when it comes to saving for the future. So why not make retirement planning part of your […]