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Issue 28.14 It’s summertime, and that means it’s time for popcorn, snacks, and blockbuster movies on the silver screen. Have you noticed that many of the heroes in theaters this year seem to be of a certain age? In fact, some of them are old enough they could easily be getting Social Security retirement benefits […] Issue 28.14 “I’ve heard that cataracts have to be ripe before you can take them out. How will I know if my cataracts are ripe?” This is one of the most commonly asked questions we hear about when it comes to cataract surgery. This was actually a very good question many years ago when […] Issue 27.14 Deciding what type of denture teeth to ask the dentist for can be confusing to patients who want to get the best quality, most durable, and most esthetic result. Old chemistry acrylic denture teeth are made out of the same material as the pink part of the denture and therefore have the advantage […] Issue 27.14 As a type of follow up to last week’s article on internet computers, we should probably expand on the other type of computers most people now have or are considering purchasing. Smart phones have changed the landscape significantly over the last few years. I carry in my shirt pocket a computer that is […] Issue 27.14 Part 1 FamilySearch.org announced June 23, 2014 that they had just put online the one billionth image of historic records. This feat took just seven years to accomplish. If you do not have the time or means to travel where your ancestors walked, perhaps you can begin unveiling their fascinating lives through the […] Issue 27.14 All sorts of helpful folks, including customer service people, account managers, and other employees of financial institutions give customers advice about how to title accounts and name beneficiaries. However, seemingly harmless advice can cause many problems with estate plans in an effort to avoid probate. Most new account forms at financial institutions ask […] Issue 27.14 It is important to document the lives of your ancestors so that their descendents can learn more about their roots. The same principle applies to your own life. While my teenage granddaughter was visiting recently, I made some time to introduce her to my father who died when I was a small child, […] Issue 27.14 Last year, we released an article that asked the question, “Can your brain rust?” The answer was that it may not literally rust, but the auditory centers of the brain my get “rusty” if an individual with hearing impairment does not wear hearing aids. New research in this area is now showing that […] Issue 27.14 As our baby boomers continue through their retirement, the Department of Housing and Urban Development or HUD / FHA is projecting that 60% of our retirees over the next decade will need to tap into the equity of their homes as part of their overall retirement. Let’s try and put that in […] Issue 27.14 June 27 is Helen Keller Day, a commemorative holiday established by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 on her 100th birthday. The first deaf and blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree, Helen Keller was a world-famous speaker, author, and advocate for people with disabilities. She undoubtedly would have appreciated all that […] |
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