ELDER RAGE is a Book-of-the-Month Club selection (a first for a book on caregiving) receiving 50 endorsements (Hugh Downs, Regis Philbin, Leeza Gibbons, Ken Dychtwald, John Hopkins Memory Clinic, Harvard Medical School… ), over one-hundred 5-star reviews, is required reading at numerous universities for courses in geriatric assessment and management, and being considered for a film.
ELDER RAGE is a riveting, often LOL humorous non-fiction novel and self-help caregiving book chronicling Jacqueline Marcell's trials, tribulations and eventual success at managing the care of her very challenging elderly father and sweet but ailing mother. Gives 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 manage hygiene, eat properly, attend adult day care, move to a new residence and much more. 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, PBS Alzheimer’s Documentary, 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.