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How To Succeed With Hearing Aids

Issue 29.16

“Is it possible to succeed with hearing aids?” This is a question we often receive at our clinic. Many of us know people that have struggled with hearing aids – maybe a parent, sibling, spouse, friend, or maybe even ourselves. Sometimes seeing the struggles of others makes people nervous to try hearing aids […]

Retired With a Mortgage? Pay Yourself, Not the Bank!

Issue 29.16

Many seniors in today’s economy retire with a mortgage on their home. As they shift to a retirement income and they face increasing health care and living costs, some seniors find it difficult to make ends meet and stay in the home that they love. Many people don’t realize that they can easily […]

The Wisdom In Selecting A Specialist

Issue 29.16

I recently returned from a family vacation to California. While we were there, my brother had a toothache. Not just any toothache – an incredibly painful, vacation –altering toothache. He had been to see a dentist in his hometown a few weeks earlier. His dentist had performed a root canal and had assured […]

There’s No Place Like Home

Issue 29.16

Dorothy once said: “There’s no place like home” and most of us would agree. As we age though, there may come a time when home is no longer the safest place to be. How can you tell when it may be time to visit The Meadows Assisted Living Community? Some signs are subtle […]

Understanding Your Social Security… Preparation Starts With Information

Issue 29.16

Your parents were there for you when you were born. They’ve been with you through the most important achievements of your life. Now it’s your turn to show them that they can count on you. As your parents get older, they may need help making decisions. When you volunteer to become a representative […]

Understanding Your Social Security… A Faithful Companion With You Through Life’s Journey

Issue 28.16

Enjoying the independence that we have as Americans is a privilege we’ve earned, together. It took the sacrifice of millions of entrepreneurs and Service men and women, nurses and caregivers. You’ve done your job in making this nation what it is today: proud, strong, and secure. For more than 80 years, Social Security […]

Genealogy Corner… Start Indexing

Issue 28.16

Whether you have indexed before or are new to indexing, you’re invited to participate in the annual Worldwide Indexing Event July 15 – 17, sponsored by FamilySearch.org. See https://familysearch.org/blog/en/worldwide-indexing-event-2016/. Indexing is the process of entering information from the world’s digitally scanned historical documents into a database, making it easily searchable online.

In 2006, […]

A Lack Of Sleep For Just One Night Can Make You Age Faster

Issue 28.16

Just one night of poor sleep can make older adults actually age faster. That’s the conclusion of a recent study conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The study also determined that sleep deprivation could be linked to a greater risk of disease.

The research study involved 29 individuals between the ages […]

Principles of Freedom – The Founders Views on Virtue Part 2

Issue 28.16

Part 2

This continues our examination of the thoughts and words of our founding fathers as to the value of virtue in our leaders. Please read and think about these concepts when considering who to support.

From Benjamin Franklin

I pronounce it as certain that there was never yet a truly great man […]

Utah’s New Statutory Durable Power of Attorney

Issue 28.16

Utah just adopted the Uniform Power of Attorney Act which went into effect May 10, 2016. There are some provisions in the new law that you should know about.

A Durable Power of Attorney allows the principal to authorize another person (your agent) to make financial decisions the principal specifies in the document. […]