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Author Primera arrays profound thoughts concerning the difficulties facing those in their older years, purveying her sagacity with dignity, insight, and vivid humor. With cartoon-like characters and situations, her creation begins with one couple's declaration: "Oh my! We are getting older...and...it sucks!" Old age may invite respect, but some family members may seek to control seniors in numerous ways. They may avoid their aging parents, perhaps fearing that they might suddenly have a heart attack. The next generation may point out such senior deficits as poor hearing and failing memory, even when these problems have not manifested, but simply because they are commonly held expectations. The younger cohort may start to unfairly avoid ordinary contact for fear of their parent's possible embarrassing problems—using the bathroom too much or failing to understand questions asked.
At a certain stage, older couples will begin to ponder the reality of loss and the exigencies that one's earthly departure will require: burial versus cremation, and where to place the remains. But, Primera advises, the best approach to all these potentially disappointing and divisive issues is to handle them positively, urging her readers to "Enjoy the ride!"
Primera garnered a BA in Psychology from the University of Texas Permian Basin and worked for many years in law enforcement as a certified fraud examiner. Her co-author, Toby, would seem to be a favorite pet, judging from the paw mark beside his name. Primera avows that she decided to compose this lively work of gentle humor to delight and encourage older readers as they face increasingly complex situations. She dedicates it to "all the beautiful seniors worldwide." Her colorful presentation honors that audience and will make a charming gift for one's older friends and relatives, who will doubtless appreciate and agree with Primera's wise and amusing perceptions.