Columnists

Understanding Your Social Security… The Force Is Strong With Social Security’s Online Services

Issue 7.16

“There’s been an awakening. Have you felt it?” This winter, Americans of all generations are awakening to the newest film in the Star Wars franchise, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Many readers probably remember seeing the first Star Wars film in theaters in 1977. Audiences watched with fascination at the advanced technology used […]

Recent Educational Training

Issue 6.16

Three of our doctors were recently able to attend an educational training event in New York City. At Hearing & Balance Doctors, we are committed to staying current on the latest technology and advances in our field. There are literally thousands of hearing aids on the market and it is very difficult for […]

Legal Issues For The Elderly… Can You Rob The IRS?

Issue 6.16

I can still remember my first paycheck. I had worked a number of hours at Chuck E. Cheese in Las Vegas and had multiplied my $3.35 minimum wage per each hour. I knew the number and looked forward to my check.

I received the check from my employer with a smile. My smile […]

Geek Speak… Do Not Call That Phone Number!

Issue 6.16

This week I am updating you and re-warning you about a scam that continues to evolve and to catch people – and it is expensive and damaging.

The way it usually presents itself is as a white box with black lettering informing you that your computer is infected with some sort of virus […]

Digital Dentures

Issue 6.16

Dentures can now have the advantages of being made digitally using computer-design and precision-milling (CAD/CAM) technology.

This new method offers several advantages over the traditional technique. First of all, the process can take as few as only two visits—the information is gathered in the first visit and the dentures are fitted in the […]

Genealogy Corner… Family Tree Maker Announcement

Issue 6.16

In December 2015, Ancestry.com announced they were discontinuing Family Tree Maker. They received tons of feedback and have continued to actively explore ways to develop and support Family Tree Maker to ensure users have choices to preserve their work in ways that matter to them. On February 2, 2016, Ancestry announced two options […]

Principles of Freedom – Early Elections/Caucuses

Issue 6.16

By the time you read this, the Iowa Caucuses (or the Hawkeye Cauci as they are sometimes called) will be history and we will know who the front-runners are for the presidency to be decided in November. Why does one state so far removed from the general election have such an influence? It […]

Time Is Now To Purchase Your Retirement Home!

Issue 6.16

Well, February brings with it the St. George parade of Homes. We expect this year’s parade to have the same enthusiasm as we had in 2006 and 2007 when homeowner’s were a little more secure in choosing to purchase a home. Values in homes today are back on the rise. Likewise, the economy […]

Are Mites Eating Away Your Eyelids?

Issue 5.16

Often people over the age of 50 have been diagnosed with blepharitis by their eye doctor, but most patients I run into don’t know what is actually causing it. Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids that can cause red, irritated, itchy, swollen eyelids and the formation of dandruff-like scales on eyelashes. It […]

“Magical” Advertising

Issue 5.16

I have always been fascinated by magic. It is so interesting to see the card you have chosen shown up when you think there is no way that it could. Or someone “magically” transported from one place to another. Or to see a person that gets cut in half but then with a […]