Elder Rage or Take My Father...Please!: How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents - Softcover

Marcell, Jacqueline

 
9780967970301: Elder Rage or Take My Father...Please!: How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents
Softcover
ISBN 10: 096797030X ISBN 13: 9780967970301
Publisher: Impressive Pr, 2000

Synopsis

ELDER RAGE is a Book-of-the-Month Club selection (a caregiving book first) receiving 50+ endorsements (Hugh Downs, Regis Philbin, Leeza Gibbons, Ken Dychtwald, John Hopkins Memory Clinic, Harvard Medical School… ), numerous 5-star Amazon reviews, required text at universities for courses in geriatric assessment and management, and considered for a film.

ELDER RAGE is a riveting, often LOL humorous non-fiction novel and self-help caregiving guide chronicling Jacqueline Marcell's trials, tribulations and eventual success at managing the care of her challenging father and sweet ailing mother. Creative solutions for effective management, medically and behaviorally, of challenging elders who resist care, answering difficult ‘how to’ questions regarding: hiring caregivers, getting obstinate elders to give up driving, accept a housekeeper/caregiver, see different doctors, take medication, shower and hygiene, eat properly, attend adult day care, move to a new residence, etc. Includes a wealth of valuable resources.

ELDER RAGE includes an extensive Addendum by renowned neurologist/dementia specialist, Rodman Shankle, MS MD: A Physician’s Guide to Treating Dementia, making it valuable for everyone from the family to the physician. Author media includes: TODAY, CNN, AARP Bulletin cover story, Woman’s Day, Prevention, and hundreds of radio/television interviews and keynote presentations. Honors include: Advocate of the Year from the National Association of Women Business Owners at their Remarkable Women Awards--and a Media Award from the National Adult Day Services Association.

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Review

"I thought I knew Jacqueline until I read her book. Wow, what a story!" -- Regis Philbin

"Jacqueline tackles that part of life that most think will never happen and shocks us out of our denial..." -- Dr. Dean Edell

"Jacqueline's story and style of writing will surely grab a large readership." -- Hugh Downs

"Your warmth, humor and courage in tackling this sensitive topic, speaks volumes for your strength and character." -- Erin Brockovich

"Jacqueline's heart-warming account of the love she gives her parents touched my heart. This is must-reading for Baby Boomers." -- Leeza Gibbons

"Delightfully written with wit and compassion, this firsthand drama is a primer for anyone with aging parents." -- Ed Asner

"There's nothing like a real life story by someone who's been there--done that. This is a gripping true story that will make you cry and laugh." -- Phyllis Diller

Book Description

ELDER RAGE is a Book-of-the-Month Club selection (a caregiving book first) receiving 50+ endorsements (Hugh Downs, Regis Philbin, Leeza Gibbons, Ken Dychtwald, John Hopkins Memory Clinic, Harvard Medical School... ), numerous 5-star Amazon reviews, required text at universities for courses in geriatric assessment and management, and considered for a film.

ELDER RAGE is a riveting, often LOL humorous non-fiction novel and self-help caregiving guide chronicling Jacqueline Marcell's trials, tribulations and eventual success at managing the care of her challenging father and sweet ailing mother. Creative solutions for effective management, medically and behaviorally, of challenging elders who resist care, answering difficult ‘how to’ questions regarding: hiring caregivers, getting obstinate elders to give up driving, accept a housekeeper/caregiver, see different doctors, take medication, shower and hygiene, eat properly, attend adult day care, move to a new residence, etc. Includes a wealth of valuable resources.

ELDER RAGE includes an extensive Addendum by renowned neurologist/dementia specialist, Rodman Shankle, MS MD: A Physician’s Guide to Treating Dementia, making it valuable for everyone from the family to the physician. Author media includes: TODAY, CNN, AARP Bulletin cover story, Woman’s Day, Prevention, and hundreds of radio/television interviews and keynote presentations. Honors include: Advocate of the Year from the National Association of Women Business Owners at their Remarkable Women Awards--and a Media Award from the National Adult Day Services Association.

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Publisher
Impressive Pr
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
096797030X
ISBN 13 
9780967970301
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
344

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