My Favorite Mother In Law

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>When Mark Niemann-Ross realized he had suddenly become a senior he didn't look to brochures or retirement seminars for guidance. Instead he looked to his mother-in-law Greta.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>My Favorite Mother-in-Law</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)> is an often hilarious </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>memoir</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)> that explores the journey of </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>aging</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)> and </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>caregiving</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>. Mark chronicles Greta's transition from a spark plug of a woman-ruling her kitchen to a resident in </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>assisted living</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)> and eventually </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>memory care</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>.</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>This book navigates the realities of </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>dementia</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)> the phenomenon of </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>sundowning</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)> and the role reversals that occur between parents and their children. Yet even in the face of </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>Alzheimer's</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)> and loss Mark finds light in </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>senior living</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>: the drama of </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>Nickel Bingo</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)> the theology of God as a bartender and the beauty of hallway artwork.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>Perfect for the </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>sandwich generation</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)> or anyone currently navigating the </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>senior care system</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)> this book offers more than just a personal story. It is a roadmap for finding joy in the small moments a tribute to the small and mighty mentors in our lives and a reminder that while aging is mandatory losing your sense of humor is optional.</span></p><p></p><p><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(31 31 31 1)>If you enjoyed Tuesdays with Morrie or Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? you will fall in love with Greta.</strong></p>