Dealing with parents who are in their late 80s and early 90s is difficult for adult children who live nearby. It is more of a challenge when situations must be dealt with from 1500 miles away! This is a depiction of one baby-boomer's dealings with geriatric maturing parents. The scope of this book provides personal stories divided into categories that depict coping with the many facets of elderly parents. Some topics include Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, organizing medications, loss of independence, and coping with the loss of a child. This is intended for information and entertainment only. Medical information pertaining to similar personal situations should be obtained during consultation with a physician