Columnists

What If Death Occurs Away From Home?

Issue 28.16

Nothing is more stressful or overwhelming than dealing with the death of a loved one. But can you imagine a loved one passing away unexpectedly – away from home? Most people would be completely unprepared if a death occurred during a vacation, business trip, or family visit. What would you do? Where would […]

Understanding Your Social Security… You Can Still File And Suspend, Even With These Changes

Issue 27.16

You probably heard that changes in the law now affect the way you file for certain benefits. These changes place limits on when voluntary suspension and reinstatement can begin for you and your family members who might also be entitled to benefits on that record. This is not the demise of “file and […]

Arthritis In The Low Back… What To Watch For And How To Treat It

Issue 27.16

Do you wake up stiff in the morning? Feel like you have to roll out of bed like a log and slowly inch yourself up? Does it take a good 20 minutes or more before you feel like you can finally move like a normal human being? Do long car rides or sitting […]

Dementia: How Is Hearing Loss Connected?

Issue 27.16

Too many times as audiologists we have people tell us that they have decided not to treat their hearing loss at this time. There are many reasons why they choose not to pursue treatment. Some of these reasons include that they aren’t ready, or that they don’t think that the hearing loss is […]

Seniors Susceptibility To Dental Disease

Issue 27.16

It’s often said that in people’s latter years, they become more like children in many ways. Forgetfulness often affects personal hygiene habits. Loss of physical dexterity can also effect oral hygiene. Just as a child doesn’t brush their teeth very well, or forgets to brush their teeth before going to bed, so it […]

Geek Speak… Power Problems and Your UPS

Issue 27.16

In the computer sense, UPS does not stand for United Parcel Service. It stands for Uninterrupted Power Supply. Many people do not have one of these or even know what they are – but they should.

Also known as a Battery Backup, these units are about the size of a large brick and […]

Genealogy Corner… FamilySearch Major Upgrade

Issue 27.16

Joseph Smith died June 27, 1844, in Carthage, Illinois. New.FamilySearch.org died June 27, 2016 in Utah County, Utah! Family Tree was disconnected from the “new” old FamilySearch program and connected to a new database system. Speed should be more consistent, and users may notice an improvement, especially on Sundays.

In the new system, […]

Experience

Issue 26.16

You’ve probably heard the classic real estate question: What are the three most important components in determining the value of real estate? And the answer: Location, Location, Location. This real estate mantra does have legitimate value when considering an investment.

In considering the three most important components in choosing a funeral home, perhaps […]

Fish Oils, Good For Dry Eyes

Issue 26.16

We know dry eye is not easy to deal with and that there are some many treatment options out there. It can be frustrating and confusing at the same time. One of the treatments that work well for dry eye, and whole body health in general, is that of Omega 3 supplementation.

The […]

Genealogy Corner… Worldwide Indexing Event 2016

Issue 26.16

Soon, you can watch athletes break records, but you can also preserve a different kind of record for generations to come. During 72 hours from July 15 to 17, help us index the world’s historical records, making them freely searchable on the Internet and helping families worldwide find their ancestors. Join us as […]