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Looking Back… Who Me?

Issue 38.09

Write my life story? You’ve got to be kidding. No one would read it. It’s enough to live through what I’ve experienced without taking another look at it. But starting on the road to recording your own history can be cathartic. Several years […]

Understanding Macular Degeneration… Top Ten Questions From Patients

Issue 37.09

Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of central vision loss in people over the age of 50 in the United States. Many people both with and without macular degeneration do not really understand the disease. Although there is much about this disease […]

And Secure In Your Home… Falls Are A Major Cause Of Injury For Seniors

Issue 37.09

On September 3rd Alice was in her home and decided to change the light bulb. As she reached up and started changing the bulb, she lost her balance and fell to the floor. It was just a little fall, […]

The Genealogy Corner… Genealogy Programs – Family Insight

Issue 37.09

Working with the New FamilySearch [NFS] program, users may find it easier to use a certified program to update or synchronize their genealogy data with the data already in NFS. For the next few articles, I will explore these […]

Looking Back… History and Me

Issue 37.09

If you’re like most people, HISTORY of any kind was your most boring subject in school. I remember memorizing facts from elementary school on to college, just to pass tests while having NO interest at all in the subject. It wasn’t until I […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… What Controls: The Will or “The Box”?

Issue 36.09

To answer the above question, I must first tell you what I mean by “the box.”

When I say “the box,” I am referring to the beneficiary designation box found in many financial instruments. For example, life […]

Senior Finances… From Wealth Accumulation To Wealth Preservation

Issue 36.09

A retirement transition might call for a shift in your investment approach.

Time passes … and priorities change. When you approach retirement, your investment mindset may have to be modified. If you are in your thirties or forties, […]

Evaluating Senior Independent Living Options… Stability & Safety Play An Important Part

Issue 36.09

It has been my pleasure to talk with Seniors and their family members as they evaluate Senior Living options. I hope that some of the issues raised in these articles assist you in making the best decision for you.

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The Genealogy Corner… What Is Genealogy?

Issue 36.09

Genealogy is a popular pastime. It is natural to be curious about one’s roots and family history. Genealogy allows all of the information to be compiled and passed along to future generations. The Internet has become a powerful tool […]

Looking Back… Water and Irrigation Canals

Issue 36.09

The backbone of survival in the west for the early settlers and pioneers was the development of irrigation canals. As soon as the Mormons arrived in the Salt Lake valley they immediately hoed a few rows of ground and planted some seed potatoes, […]