There is nothing more startling than the moment it becomes clear that an aging loved one can no longer live alone or with their partner without assistance. This book is written with humor and compassion along with some very practical advice for those confronted with the trials and joys of everyday life with aging parents. This book is not laundry list of resources. It is a poignant and inspiring story of a sweet little mom and her 50-something daughter who struggled to understand the shocking realization of the mom's diminished ability to deal with everyday life. It gives the reader the inside scoop on assisted living with stories that are funny, frightening, heartbreaking and hopeful all at the same time. You will laugh and you will cry as you come to understand why she chose to call their story My mother is not a geranium.