Columnists

New Year, New Ears In 2014… Join Us For Our Annual Trade-Up Event

Issue 2.14

Hearing & Balance Doctors of Utah invite you to our 2nd annual Hearing Aid Trade-Up Event! During the month of January, take advantage of the newest, most advanced hearing aids on the market.

Our Doctors of Audiology believe in running an evidenced based practice. Because of this, they stay current on all the […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… The Henderson Brothers

Issue 2.14

These two brothers grew up and lived in Bannock County of southern Idaho. They both enlisted or were drafted into the Army before the Japs struck at Pearl Harbor. December in 1941 changed all of their plans. Ralph and Boyd were identical twins and you had to be married to one to be […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Share A Social Security Tip With Your Wise Elders

Issue 2.14

While the baby boom era is behind us, the effects will live on. The number of people reaching the autumn season of life is higher than ever. In fact, the World Health Organization reports that there are around six hundred million people aged 60 and older living in the world today. That number […]

15 Things I Wish I’d Known About Grief

Issue 1.14

After a year of grief, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve also made some mistakes along the way.

Today, I jotted down 15 things I wish I’d known about grief when I started my own process. I pass this onto anyone on the journey.

1. You will feel like the world has ended. I […]

A Brush With The Eternal

Issue 1.14

I began working in home health and hospice care in 2003 and quickly developed a love for serving others in their times of need. I became especially interested in all that a good hospice program has to offer and I have enjoyed working closely with special individuals during the final months, days and […]

Geek Speak… What Do I Do Now?

Issue 1.14

Many people received tech oriented gifts for Christmas this year but a lot of our readers will take them out of the box and then wonder how to use them. You are not alone. The strange truth is that a lot of the new tech toys and tech tools don’t come with printed […]

Genealogy Corner… Change In St George Family History Expo

Issue 1.14

Holly T. Hansen, of Family History Expos, is holding a local Family History Retreat right here in St. George. Previously if you wanted to attend a retreat you had to drive to Salt Lake City, stay in a hotel, and eat out. This event is close to home with meals included. This is […]

Looking Back… Tell Your Story

Issue 1.14

I have now written 275 columns for the Senior Sampler over the past 5½ years. Am I rich yet? Well, there is no compensation for us columnists other than compliments (and sometimes criticisms) of what we write. So, why do I continue to write? to find my voice and help you find your […]

Personal Stories Of WWII… Another Mission

Issue 1.14

On returning from a bombing mission into Germany, the procedure is for the Flying Fortresses of the 36 sent out that morning that have not been shot down to land in a pre determined sequence. The three squadrons of twelve bombers each will fly in formation on a circular route around the home […]

Your Estate Matters… Resolve To Update Your Plan

Issue 1.14

You need your basic estate plan to be in place. You then have assurance that your family and financial goals will be carried out. An “estate plan” has several parts. They include a Will, a Durable General Power of Attorney, a Utah Advance Health Care Directive (living Will), and beneficiary designations. A trust […]