Gerri Flemming is living the retired life of a Federal employee. She cared for her mother for most of her working life and was compelled to write this book after learning how to lessen her own caregiver stress levels and seeing other similarly situated caregivers still struggling. Now, she finds time to write, paint, travel, and spend time with friends. She achieved a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master's degree in Professional Communications late in her life, and found those degrees helpful in developing this book. She has volunteered in local care facilities as an Activities Director, sharing the joys of humor and laughter.