Columnists

Instruments Of Change… New Technique Resolves Many Chronic Conditions

Issue 47.09

After knee surgery and multiple rounds of physical therapy, one patient once said she felt like the Bionic Woman that had been left in the rain to rust. Doctors told her progress had plateaued and that her knee would likely not gain any […]

The Genealogy Corner… Family History Lesson Series

Issue 47.09

FamilySearch has released several short lessons covering a variety of Family History topics. They are available for downloading in convenient PDF format. The lessons may be used as self-study guides or as class supplements for Family History instructors. They […]

Geek Speak… Having Two Monitors is Nice!

Issue 47.09

I remember walking into my son-in-laws office a few years ago and noticing he had two computer monitors, side by side. I asked him about it and he indicated that it was helping him be much more efficient – plus it was fun. […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Becoming A Payee May Be The Best Way To Help

Issue 47.09

If a loved one, friend or neighbor receives Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits but is no longer physically or mentally able to take care of his or her financial affairs, you may want to consider becoming a representative payee. Then, […]

Looking Back… Common Courtesy

Issue 47

What’s happened to common courtesy? Has it gone out of style? When I was a young girl, you never called an adult by their first given name, but out of respect you addressed them as Mr. or Mrs. Jones or Miss. Nelson (never […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… Taking Care of Animals Upon Death

Issue 46.09

If a client does not have a trusted friend or family member to name in their will or trust as caretaker of their pet, want can be done?

For fifteen years I have worked with clients regarding […]

Making The Final Arrangements… The Final Act Of Service

Issue 46.09

Making our “final arrangements” is one of the things we will all have to face sooner or later. This becomes a more immediate concern for someone who is on hospice. Often a patient will discuss this matter with me and indicate their wish […]

Senior Finances… Financial Fitness

Issue 46.09

Six things you can do to get in shape financially.

Have you looked at your finances lately? There’s no wrong time to take a closer look at your financial health. Why not start today? Here are several things […]

Stay Warm & Healthy This Winter… Prepare Now

Issue 46.09

With winter approaching there are several things that Seniors can do to prepare for cold months.

Prepare your home by reversing the spin on your ceiling fans to re-circulate the warm […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Becoming A Payee May Be The Best Way To Help

Issue 46.09

If a loved one, friend or neighbor receives Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits but is no longer physically or mentally able to take care of his or her financial affairs, you may want to consider becoming a representative payee. Then, […]