Retired engineering executive Klaus Dannenberg writes from his own diverse experiences caring for his in-laws while simultaneously observing his father's decline after his mother passed away. Dannenberg and his wife spent twelve years navigating multiple levels of caregiving while helping her mother and father as they encountered the gradual decline of Alzheimer's and congestive heart failure. New situations and challenges were encountered after his father's May-December remarriage.

Practicing minister Bruce Black dealt with very different circumstances resulting in additional caregiving situations. When his mother-in-law suffered a debilitating stroke, he and his wife were thrust into a major caregiving situation overnight, unprepared for their new responsibilities. He recently began offering counseling in gerontology.

Their combined experiences provide insight into both the caregivers' and parents' mindset and reactions, giving a helpful perspective of normal responses and their causes. Since no one likes to feel alone in a challenging situation, the anecdotal experiences they relate help reassure readers about their personal situations, provide practical suggestions for their own applications, and offer insights into the long term rewards of treating parents with love and honor.