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Elder Rage, or Take My Father... Please!: How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents :: 0967970318
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| A riveting, often humorous, non-fiction novel that chronicles Jacqueline Marcell's trials and tribulations, and eventual success at managing the care of her aging parents. Elder Rage is also an extensive self-help book with solutions for effective management, medically and behaviorally, of challenging elders who resist care. Includes answers to difficult "how to" questions like: getting obstinate elders to give up driving, accept a caregiver, see a different doctor, go to adult day care, move to a new residence--and includes a wealth of valuable resources, websites and recommended reading. The addendum by renowned dementia specialist, Rodman Shankle, MS MD: A Physician’s Guide to Treating Dementia, makes it valuable for everyone from the family to the physician. Elder Rage is required reading at several universities for graduate courses in geriatric assessment and management. Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
What a gift Jacqueline Marcell has given her readers! Compelling, shocking, and informative, "Elder Rage" will leave you feeling inspired by a daughter's determination in finding help and support for her parents suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
I've found it sometimes takes a few chapters before the author grabs the reader's attention. This is NOT the case in "Elder Rage." From page one, I became glued to each sentence. Told with dignity, love, and humor, Jacqueline's gripping story will certainly educate, stir your emotions, and tug at your heart strings.
Ms. Marcell's tale of horror dealing with her "Jekyll and Hyde" father, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease, accompanied by frequent outbursts of uncontrollable rage will shock you. Despite her father's angry and threatening words toward her, Jacqueline continued her fight. How Jacqueline survived the ordeal is beyond comprehension. Yet, nothing was going to hinder her mission. She hung in there and took charge. Many people would give up under these circumstances and walk away...but not Jacqueline!
There was no question she was going to find a way to help her parents; even when she was suffering emotionally and physically. I was upset to read about the lack of medical support she so desperately needed for her parents. It must have been so frustrating not to have doctors provide more help. As I read this story, I could hear Jacqueline yelling, "Please...someone HELP ME!" She doesn't hold back in telling her heart-breaking horror story. I was so impressed with her honesty, love, and sheer guts. At one point, she almost loses her battle, and becomes despondent. Yet, it doesn't take her long to rally to her mission. In the end, she finds solutions to her parents' health problems. Jacqueline Marcell is a courageous fighter, advocate, and loving daughter. Mission impossible? It could have been. But not for this brave woman. She fought and won. I admire her passion and her advocacy in eldercare awareness and reform. Another great aspect of "Elder Rage," is the helpful information on Alzheimer's and eldercare she provides at the end of the book. Sharing her experience is a blessing to caregivers, and to anyone who will find themselves in that position someday.
My own mother, suffered from dementia at the end of her life. She contracted HIV through a blood transfusion in 1983. When the HIV caused dementia, she forgot things and eventually couldn't speak. I had to be pro-active in seeking medical help for her.
A serious subject, yet a humorous approach, makes "Elder Rage" an extraordinary book! Her chapter titles will certainly make you chuckle, even through the tears you might shed. I say, "Thank you, Jacqueline Marcell, for helping so many people, by sharing your own painful and wearisome experience."
Nancy A. Draper(Author of "A Burden of Silence:My Mother's Battle with AIDS"
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Author: Guest
As the daughter of an Alzheimer's parent and the author of an Alzheimer's book I found Elder Rage to be a fantastic resource. The topics she covers are exactly the issues being discussed on Alzheimer's forums and care giving meetings. Don't pass this one up.
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Author: Guest
I picked this book up because I thought it was about aggression in the elderly. However, Elder Rage is much more than that. It's the very personal account of one woman trying to navigate her way through caring for her frail parents. At times desperate, at times funny - often both at the same time - this is an invaluable resource for family caregivers. Whether your loved ones are using home health care, assisted living or a nursing home, Jacqueline provides practical advice and a gentle, supportive hand from one who has "been there, done that!" The portrait she paints of her mother and father is so vivid that I felt like I knew them and wondered how they were doing after I finished the book. Jacqueline's article on page 2 of this newsletter is a condensed version of their story, [...] Whether you're at the beginning of your journey through caregiving or feeling the pain of burnout, Jacqueline's enthusiasm and courage will inspire you.
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Author: Guest
As the son of an Alzheimer's sufferer, I felt like I was reading about my own struggles for sanity in a world gone out of control when I read Elder Rage.
This exceptional and heart-breaking book showed me that I'm not alone in this roller-coaster ride that your life turns into when you start dealing with a person who has this incidious disease.
Anybody who has aging parents (and who doesn't?) should read this book now. Because it's best to prepare for what your life can turn into before it actually happens.
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Author: Guest
This book is a must read for anyone dealing with the care of an Alzheimer's patient. It's comforting to know you are not alone, and the symptons you have to deal with are not unique. Jacqueline Marcell's inspirational journey with her own parents demonstrates practical advice and compassion for those just beginning the journey with their own loved ones.
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