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Legal Issues For The Elderly… Death Can Complicate Title To Assets

Issue 33.12

You or someone you know may own unmarketable assets as a result of the death of a previous owner. The asset may be real estate, stock in a corporation or some other asset. The title is unmarketable because the property is in the name of the deceased individual.

Many times when someone dies […]

Looking Back … Healing Letters

Issue 33.12

Expressing your frustrations through writing a letter to someone involved can be healthy. It’s a safe place for you to work through your frustrations. but don’t send the letter. I wrote to a former spouse expressing my feelings about our divorce. After rereading my words, I wrote a response to myself from this […]

New Procedure Burns Out Arthritic Spine Pain

Issue 33.12

Arthritis of the spine causes significant pain and decreases the quality of life. Like all arthritic conditions, first line treatment of spine arthritis is physical therapy for core strengthening and oral anti-inflamatories. If these do not provide adequate pain relief, the standard of care is to perform a procedure that “burns out” the […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… Make It To The Channel… Hopefully

Issue 33.12

Although each mission that we flew into Germany was different, each mission started the same way. Those darned ground pounders woke us up for a mission it seemed just as we were getting into deep sleep. On this mission instead of nine men on the crew we had an extra man to make […]

“Teeth-In-A-Day”- Too Good To Be True?

Issue 33.12

For many years Prosthodontists have been using specialized treatments to replace missing teeth with dental implants, but recently one approach to give patients the ability to chew with solid permanent teeth within 24 hours has been popularized in the local media. There is even a “Teeth-In-An-Hour” approach, but we won’t get into that […]

Social Security Column… Questions And Answers

Issue 33.12

GENERAL

Question:

How do I change my citizenship status on Social Security’s records?

Answer:

To change your citizenship status shown in Social Security records:

Complete an application for a Social Security card (Form SS-5), which you can find online at www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.html; and

Locate documents proving your:

New or revised citizenship status (Only certain […]

Touched By An Angel

Issue 33.12

Several years ago there was a popular TV series called “Touched by an Angel.” The program’s main theme was to help families facing the event of a loved one dying and provide spiritual and moral support during this difficult time. Its star, Della Reese, as Tess the lead angel, and two other angels […]

Wear Your Hearing Aids Or Your Brain Will Rust

Issue 33.12

Over the course of several years I have seen many patients who do not want to wear their hearing aids. Many of them complain that they feel all “plugged up” like their “head is in a barrel”, or that their own voice doesn’t sound natural. When they chew crunchy foods like chips, carrots, […]

Can You Upcycle Cabinets And Floors?

Issue 32.12

You don’t have to look very far these days to see something, somewhere about upcycling. Do you upcycle? Upcycling is the process of converting what might be considered useless into something of better quality or a higher environmental value. Often it saves money and time, and can turn something drab into something you […]

Genealogy Corner… FamilySearch Support Missionary

Issue 32.12

Part 1

In April 2010, I began the training to answer phone calls and email for the Family History Department (FamilySearch) Worldwide Support Services. http://servicemission.ldschurch.org/csm-public/public/viewOpp.jsf?oppId=9542&viewOpp=true I work from home, set my own hours, and learn a lot about FamilySearch and its products. Worldwide Support is open 24/7 taking phone calls and answering emails. […]