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What Does A Hospice Volunteer Look Like?

Issue 42.13

Just look in the mirror and you will see a potential hospice volunteer. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and bring different strengths and assets with them to our program. They all enter our front door with purpose and an undefined sense of wanting to help, many not knowing exactly what […]

Zion Eye Institute Receives National Recognition

Issue 42.13

St. George, UT — The Zion Eye Institute was recently named as one of the top 50 eye surgery centers to know in the country.

Becker’s ASC Review released the “50 Ophthalmology-Driven ASCs to Know” list for 2013. The list is comprised of ophthalmology-driven ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) that include advanced procedures and […]

Geek Speak… Musings Of A Musician/Computer Geek

Issue 41.13

Once in a while, authors like to communicate with their readers on a less informational basis. Today I want to tell you a little about me and why I do what I do. We all wear a lot of different hats in our lives and I have the slightly crazy habit of wearing […]

Genealogy Corner… St. George FamilySearch Library

Issue 41.13

On September 2, 2013, Elder Dennis Brimhall, CEO of FamilySearch, announced that Elder Bryce Jones and his wife Sister Nicole Jones had been called as the new directors of the St. George FamilySearch Library. They succeed Elder Grey and Sister Marlene Larkin who had served for the past two and a half years.

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Looking Back… Attitude Adjustments

Issue 41.13

Many of you may go to a chiropractor for an adjustment for back or joint pain. The relief you receive is well worth the time and money, but there is another adjustment that is free and just as needed to live more fully…an attitude adjustment. So how do you accomplish that? First of […]

Opioid Medicines: When Other Options Fail

Issue 41.13

When I sit down with patients to discuss their options of how to treat and manage pain, I list the options from least invasive to most invasive. Generally speaking, most patients are not interested in the ends of the spectrum – the least invasive option is to ignore it and hope it goes […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… Discipline

Issue 41.13

In 1943 and 44 we Army Air Force people learned discipline the Army way. We learned to march as in a parade. That is marching smartly in perfect step and with straight lines. When we see marching soldiers in the movie news reels, there may be ten thousand men but not one reaches […]

Reverse Mortgages Tightening Up

Issue 41.13

For homeowners looking to the federal government’s reverse-mortgage program to supply lots of cash for their retirement years, here’s a heads-up: The pipeline just got narrower

Pressed by Congress to slash losses, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) last week outlined steps designed to limit the maximum amounts that seniors can draw down on […]

What Is Sundowners Syndrome?

Issue 41.13

Sundowners syndrome, also known as sundowning, is a type of mood or sleep disorder often associated with the early stages of dementia & Alzheimer’s. Loved ones experience periods of extreme agitation and confusion during the late afternoon or early evening hours, often leading to irritability towards caregivers.

Causes

The exact cause of […]

When Should Your Estate Planning Documents Be Reviewed By An Attorney?

Issue 41.13

Although a comprehensive estate plan should not require frequent extensive review, we recommend that a periodic review of your estate plan is made to ensure that your plan is still in compliance with the law, and that your personal or financial situation has not changed. The rule of thumb in the industry is […]