A Traveler's Guide to Geriatrica (Large Print Edition)

<p><br></p><p>An immigrant in a new land ... that's how Marilyn Heins describes her experience in Geriatrica. She shares that experience with us in this book using keen observation skills of a physician with eight decades of well-practiced wisdom. </p><p><br></p><p>Do I belong in Geriatrica? Marilyn asks. Absolutely! My Driver's License affirms my age my mirror confirms it. However everything feels strange. Even though I have lived here long enough to speak Medicare I still feel like an immigrant sometimes. </p><p><br></p><p>Adjustment to any new land is arduous. This book will tell you what I have learned to help make your journey or the journey of a loved one easier. Maps included. </p><p><br></p><p>In 25 chapters Marilyn covers most everything we need in <strong><em>Geriatrica</em></strong> from dogs to sex to downsizing to AOA (advanced old age). She shares her experience with the joys and frustration. As she describes it My personal story is that of a changing woman living in a changing world. </p><p>The magic of this book is that it helps its readers face change with grit honesty and frequent smiles.</p>