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Issue 20.14 Each May, groups and organizations around the nation join in celebrating Older Americans Month. Established in 1963, Older Americans Month provides an opportunity for our nation to recognize seniors for their many contributions and share important information to help them stay healthy and active. This year’s theme is “Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow.” Social […] Issue 19.14 Several years ago when I was conducting a funeral, I went to hold the door for an elderly lady who was coming in pushing her walker. She surprised me when she said, “Don’t you love a good funeral? Funerals are the best meetings ever. I love a good funeral. I try never to […] Issue 19.14 More and more of us are using tablets daily and some are even using them as their primary computer. They are great for quick and mobile access to the internet, email, facebook and many other great connections with the world. One problem that many have comes when they want to print something out […] Issue 19.14 FamilySearch has begun sending the invitations to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, sponsors of FamilySearch. To receive free access to previously paid sites. FamilySearch entered into agreements with Ancestry.com, findmypast, and MyHeritage. As a result, members will receive personal access to these family history websites at no cost. […] Issue 19.14 I wonder how many of us consider the culture shock involved for our ancestors who immigrated from other countries to America. First of all was the language barrier, if they didn’t speak English. Then other adjustments had to be made to a different lifestyle and customs in a new homeland. Perhaps your grandparents […] Issue 19.14 Part 2 We thought we could keep little Kathy because her parents had forgotten about the baby but when we moved we had to give little Kathy up. Giving her up was heart wrenching for all six of us; Eloise, Sam and our four oldest daughters. Our next residence city was Idaho Falls. […] Issue 19.14 Mother’s Day is right around the corner. It’s always nice to give Mom a card, flowers or candy, but this year, people all over the country are helping their moms save an estimated $4,000 annually on the cost of Medicare prescription drugs. You can help your mom too—and it won’t cost you a […] Issue 18.14 Have you ever seen small moving spots in your eye? Maybe a thread or a fragment of cobweb drifting by? That’s a floater. People usually describe floaters as gray, black or translucent. They vary in size and intensity. And they are more noticeable when there is a single color background like a white […] Issue 18.14 In the past decade, cases of diabetes have skyrocketed. Having diabetes puts us at a greater risk of developing heart disease and high blood pressure. FACT: more than one out of three people in this country have abnormally high blood sugar that signals prediabetes. Diabetes is very common in people 65+ years with […] Issue 18.14 I would like to discuss some exciting new advances in hearing instrument technology. As I reflect on the hearing instrument technology that was available when I first graduated from college (16 years ago) and compare it to what is available now I am truly amazed. Back when I graduated we still fit people […] |
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