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Personal Ancestor File – A Good Genealogy Program At A Great Price

If you are interested in genealogy and would like to find some great genealogy software that will not cost you anything, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints just might have what you are looking for. Let me begin by saying that I am not a member of the Church, nor have I used the software, which is called Personal Ancestral File (PAF). I have, however, read reviews of the Windows-based software and it seems to work very well – and did I mention that it is free? Personal Ancestral File software was designed to make entering and … Continue reading →

Being Bilingual May Slow Progress of Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is one that runs in families. Your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease depends, in part, on how old you are, how many of your close relatives have the disease, and what genetic mutations you inherited from your ancestors. A recent study shows that being bilingual seems to slow the progress of this disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association website, there are ten signs to look for that may indicate that a person is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. These signs include memory loss that disrupts one’s daily life, difficulty in completing familiar tasks, confusion with time or place, new … Continue reading →