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Why Do My Eyes Burn And Water?

Issue 33.15

This is one of the most common questions we as Eye Care providers get here in southern Utah. With all the beautiful scenery and outdoor activities we enjoy here, our dry environment and air conditioning doesn’t help with these symptoms. The most common cause for these symptoms is due to Dry Eye.

Dry […]

Is This A No Brainer… Can Questions CURE? #6

Issue 32.15

Part FIVE:

What are some miracles about my Brain Function that I may want to be grateful for?

Most of the time, we are so used to our brain functioning smoothly and automatically that we don’t take time to think about what is going on underneath. Walking, eating, and discussing a […]

BeeHive Cottages-One-of-a-kind Senior Living

Issue 32.15

BeeHive Cottages represents a new innovation in Senior Retirement Living. Our one-of-a-kind Community contains “Independent Living” Cottages surrounding a large Community Center that provides the enjoyment of outstanding, nutritious meals prepared by our 3 Chefs, an abundance of entertainment, and the stimulation of social interaction. Also included in our Community are an exercise […]

Fight Dry Eyes This Summer

Issue 32.15

The beginning of summer brings warm days, sunshine and swimming. But for some, chlorine, salt, air conditioning and hot dry days also bring dry, irritated eyes.

Dry eye syndrome is a condition that can be exacerbated in the summer when the eyes, especially the cornea, become dehydrated. In a hot, desert environment like […]

Geek Speak… Windows 10 – Should You Upgrade?

Issue 32.15

Well the big day finally arrived. On July 29, Microsoft started downloading Windows 10 to computers that had requested the update. It is not automatic even if you requested it. You actually have to request the installation which is a good thing. This article is an attempt to help you decide if now […]

Genealogy Corner… Overland Travels

Issue 32.15

In April 2010, I started serving a church service mission for FamilySearch. One of the Elders in my Team, John Embley had a great story about his son. They were having a difficult time with family history because so much had already been done.

His son and their family went on a trip […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… How Do I Discuss Estate Planning With My Family And Loved Ones?

Issue 32.15

Throughout my twenty years as an estate planning attorney, I have experienced the effects of the above question. Too often, the problem has been that estate planning has not been discussed. I always advise my clients to let their family members know that they have done estate planning and where the documents are […]

Principles of Freedom – Local Politics

Issue 32.15

We touched on this briefly a few weeks ago, but the off-year election season is heating up with primary elections coming up in a few days. Someone once said “All politics are local”. While it is true that many of us are concerned with the big picture items such as immigration, health care […]

The Perfect Fit

Issue 32.15

There are many factors that create a successful hearing aid fit. We call this the perfect fit. While each patient is uniquely different, the process is similar for everyone. We begin by providing an otoscopic evaluation of the ear canal followed by thorough testing of both hearing and auditory processing abilities. These tests […]

When Brushing And Flossing Isn’t Enough

Issue 32.15

Some people still get cavities despite their very diligent efforts. They ask, “What more can I do than I am already doing?” The good news is that there is a group of therapies that can be applied to help those at high risk for cavities by fortifying the teeth, reducing the acid secreting […]