Columnists

Genealogy Corner… Family Tree Maker Retiring

Issue 51.15

Kendall Hulet, the Senior Vice President of Product Management at Ancestry.com announced on December 8, 2015 that Ancestry was going to retire their Family Tree Maker Software. Family Tree Maker, or FTM has been a popular software product and they have a lot of customers upset about the decision. It reminds me of […]

Keeping Loved Ones With Hearing Loss Close This Holiday Season

Issue 51.15

Keeping the people you love in the conversation and part of the celebration is one of the most meaningful things you can do this holiday season.

Even when surrounded by loved ones, a friend or family member’s difficulty hearing can make them feel cut off. Too often, people with unaddressed hearing loss withdraw […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… Merry Christmas

Issue 52.15

Christmas is almost here. Many people started Christmas shopping a month ago, but not me. Every year I struggle up to the final days to know what to get my family.

It seems gifts have become increasingly more complicated and yet less meaningful.

There is no doubt that the world we live in […]

Pain Relief

Issue 51.15

My husband and I discovered Sound Wave Therapy by Medsonix after suffering the physical aches and pains of remodeling our Vernal, Utah home. The physical pain our bodies suffered added to the chronic pains we had acquired from years of working in the oil fields and the cabinet shop proved too much to […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Helping Veterans And Active Duty Military Members

Issue 51.15

On Veterans Day, the nation honors the men and women who risk their lives to protect our freedom. Social Security honors veterans and active duty members of the military every day by giving them the respect they deserve. A vital part of that is administering the Social Security disability program. For those who […]

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

Issue 50.15

The popular Christmas carol “Silver Bells” begins, “Christmas makes you feel emotional. It may bring parties or thoughts devotional. Whatever happens or what may be, here is what Christmas time means to me.” For those dealing with the loss of a loved one, the celebration of the holiday season can be very emotional […]

Dixie Ophthalmic Specialists At Zion Eye Institute Are Introducing Two New Devices For The Treatment Of Glaucoma

Issue 50.15

The Dixie Ophthalmic Specialists at Zion Eye Institute are introducing two new devices for the treatment of glaucoma: Visco 360 and Trab 360. “This new treatment is less invasive than previous procedures and takes only a few minutes,” said Marcos Reyes, MD, at Zion Eye Institute. I have been teaching cataract and glaucoma […]

Distinguishing Between Meniere’s And Migraines

Issue 50.15

Dizziness and vertigo are problems that afflict many people worldwide. In fact, dizziness is one of the most common reasons for doctor visits in people over the age of 65. There are many potential causes for dizziness, but in the over 65 population, inner ear issues are the most common. In our clinic, […]

Ed’s Up On City Council Issues… “The Liberties Of A People Never Were, Nor Ever Will Be, Secured, When The Transactions Of Their Rulers May Be Concealed From Them.” – Patrick Henry

Issue 50.15

The sentiments expressed by patriot, Patrick Henry have been and will continue to be the guiding light throughout my tenure on the St. George City Council. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and humbly recognize the gift of trust and acceptance expressed by my fellow citizens. I am grateful to my […]

Finding Meaning in the Holidays after Experiencing Loss of a Loved One

Issue 50.15

With the Holiday season upon us, I thought I would address a few critical elements of grief and mourning that may be of some help to those living alongside the loss of dear loved one.

First of all, it is vital to understand that grief is not an illness or condition that requires […]