Here's what you'll find in the next monthly of Life & Times, a magazine with senior flair, appearing in the Wednesday, Dec. 16, Herald:
--COVER STORY
Farrell native Jerry Sharell has been a senior vice president and promotions director for major record labels, is a Grammy-nominated producer and now runs a charitable group that helps singers. And every now and then he finds time for his first love, singing, often to benefit his hometown.
--TRANSITIONS
Giving up their car keys means a narrower world for the elderly, but there are ways for family to help.
--ELDER LAW
When a person turns to Medicaid to pay nursing-home costs, proper planning can protect some assets and cover living expenses for the spouse at home.
--RETIREMENT RESOURCES
Medicare options and choices can be mind-numbing for new enrollees, but there is help out there in wading through the confusion.
--TO YOUR HEALTH
A fitness program helps seniors build endurance to help with everyday motions and tasks.
--VOLUNTEERISM
Volunteers donate their skills for a free tax-preparation program.
--TECHNOLOGY
A new generation of Windows is a far cry from the early days of running a PC.
--RESOURCES
Communication and planning can help easy the stress of transitioning to a nursing home.
--NOW AND THEN
A primer on Greenville’s Penn High School.
