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—or—
Take My Father...Please!

How To Survive
Caring For Aging Parents

by Jacqueline Marcell
Eldercare / Alzheimer’s Speaker, Author, Radio Host, Caregiver Advocate
JACQUELINE'S CALENDAR & EVENTS
AND
Coping with Caregiving Radio Schedule
Jacqueline Marcell is available to speak at your event or be interviewed on your radio/television program about: Eldercare, Caregiving, Alzheimer’s, Breast Cancer, and Writing, Publishing and Marketing. She also presents tele-seminars, writes articles, and is available for individual counseling.

*   Jacqueline's Health
    Breast Cancer (in remission!)
   
I am often asked how my health is since I battled breast cancer from Feb. 04 for two years. I am happy to report I am in remission and recent blood, MRI/CT tests are all clear. Added to my mission: the importance for caregivers to closely monitor their own health. Never put off your yearly physical, tests--and ladies, your mammogram!

*   Private Consultation By Phone
    Schedule: 949-975-1012 (pay by credit card)
   
Jacqueline will answer your questions about caregiving; and writing, self-publishing, and how to obtain celebrity endorsements. She is a member of Publishers Marketing Association.

*   Purchase Jacqueline's Lecture!
    You will love this and get so much out of it! (14-Hours of Help on a CD)
   
Jacqueline's seminar is available on a 2.5/hr CD--or on a 14/hr CD, which includes advice from 12 top eldercare experts on: planning, communicating, transitions, Alzheimer’s, care for the caregiver, legalities, coping, Long-Term Care Insurance, hiring help, protecting life savings, disaster preparedness, affirmations. Ask for info or call 949-975-1012.

**   Jacqueline's Blogs and Q&A Column
    Reply to topics, tell your story, ask questions (and mention your work/website!)
   

Alzheimer's Blog: HealthCentral.com

Elder Care Blog: ThirdAge.com

Ask The Expert: AgingCare.com

01/19/08   'Coping With Caregiving' Radio Program
    Listen Live Saturday 3-4pm PT, or to over 700 archived interviews anytime. (Guests:)
   
Bill Dyess (Long Term Care Insurance), Colleen Nicol ('Senior Days'), Sherry Edwards (Mental Health Advocacy), Deb Parcell (Interim HealthCare). Listen

01/24/08   Radio Interview--Studio City, CA
    Big Media USA (Online)
   
Fresh Talk Radio: Listen

01/24/08   Jacqueline on TV Show--Glendale, CA
    Charter Comm Cable, Channel 26 (7:00 pm)
   
Larry Zarian Forum--Live Cable Show

02/02/08   Speaking Engagement--San Francisco
    Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (3-4:30 pm)
   
Dr. Mehmet Oz delivered the keynote and Jacqueline presented a session on Caregiving. Health Etc. Conference for KCBS.

02/08   Radio Interview--Ft. Myers, FL
    Jacqueline on WINK Radio (Air Date TBA)
   
'Retiring With Health & Wealth' show.

02/11/08   Speaking Engagement-San Francisco, CA
    Moscone Center (1:30-2:30 pm)
   
National Automobile Dealers Association's Annual Convention--Spouse Program. Free copy of 'Elder Rage' to first 100 attendees.

02/15/08   Speaking Engagement--San Francisco
    595 Market Street (NOON)
   
'Your spirited delivery of an informational, entertaining and valuable message from life experience held the rapt attention of the audience as time flew by. Yours is the type of program that our Forum was created for. And thank you for staying to speak with so many wanting to connect with you.' -John W. Milford, Chair, Grownups Forum, Commonwealth Club of California

02/17/08   Article Published on HealthNewsDigest
    My Father’s Odd Behaviors Don’t Mean He Has Alzheimer’s--He’s Just Getting Older, Right? (front page)
   

02/21/08   Radio Interview--Dubuqe, Iowa
    KDTH 1370 am dial (12:30-1:00 pm CT)
   
Voices of the Tri States

03/01/08   'Coping With Caregiving' Radio Program
    Listen Live Saturday 3-4pm PT, or to over 700 archived interviews anytime. (Guests:)
   
Dr. Cameron Camp (Dementia Behavioral Specialist), Joan Gershman (theAlzheimerSpouse.com), Greg Kroman (CashLTC.org), Pat Samples ('Secret Wisdom of a Woman's Body'). Listen

04/07/08   JM in AARP's new 'Bulletin Today'
    Jacqueline featured (launch)
   

04/08/08   Speaking Engagement--San Pedro, CA
    San Pedro Hospital (noon)
   
Jacqueline educates 30 physicians (various specialties) on Alzheimer's for their CME's.

04/26/08   'Coping With Caregiving' Radio Program
    Listen Live Saturday 3-4pm PT, or to over 700 archived interviews anytime. (Guests:)
   
Peter Gelbwaks (LTC insurance), Amy Howell (Tender Tiding/Nanny Cams), Geriatrician Dr. Dennis McCullough ('My Mother, Your Mother'), Dr. Stanley Terman ('The Best Way to Say Goodbye: A Legal Peaceful Choice at the End of Life'). Listen

05/09 & 10/08   Speaking Engagement--Central Michigan University
    RSVP (989-774-2341)
   
Friday May 9th 9:00-11am: JM speaks to professionals for CEU & CME's at MidMichigan Health Park in Mt. Pleasant: 'Behavioral & Medical Management of the Elderly Patient'. And on Saturday May 10th 8:00am-4:30pm: for public: at CMU 'Laughter & Tears in the Caregiving Years'. JM's keynote 9:00-10:30am and she also moderates a panel of eldercare experts. Luncheon and several afternoon breakout sessions. Video conferenced from CMU's global telecommunications auditorium to Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe and two rural northern Michigan communities--opportunity to ask questions live.

05/17/08   'Coping With Caregiving' Radio Program
    Listen Live Saturday 3-4pm PT, or to over 700 archived interviews anytime. (Guests:)
   
Catherine Kitcho ('Happy About Being a Baby Boomer: Facing Our Newfound Longevity'), Rebecca Colmer (MeAndMyCaregivers.com) + 2 guests TBA. Listen

05/31/08   Speaking Engagement--San Antonio, TX
    Grand Hyatt Hotel, 600 East Market St. (8:00 am - 3:00 pm)
   
Jacqueline is the keynote speaker for 'The New Culture of Caregiving in the 21st Century: Education, Advocacy & Awareness'. Sponsors: Capital One, Adult Protective Services, The Not Forgotten Coalition. Additional Speakers: Paul Greenwood--Deputy District Attorney; Bob Blancato-- National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition; Nevel Shed--Motivational Speaker. For Families and also 2.5 CEU Credits for professionals. RSVP: 210-207-5065.

06/25/08   Speaking Engagement--Scranton, PA
    Gennetti Manor, 1505 Main Ave, Dickson City, 18447 (8-4 pm)
   
Coalition on Aging Conference. JM's keynote: 9:15-11:30 am. Professionals only/CEU's. RSVP: mchastie@geisinger.edu

09/23-24/08   Speaking Engagement--Fargo, ND
    Northern Plains Conference on Aging & Disability (9/23 Bethany Homes 7-9:00 pm)
   
9/24 Ramada Plaza Suites 10:30-12:00 and 1:30-3:00 pm.

2008   Pending 2008 Speaking Engagements
    South CA, FL, MA, NV, NY, OH, TX, VA (TBA)
   
Listen to 10 minute sample of JM's Lecture.

A Past   Cover of AARP's 'Bulletin'--National
    22 million households (circulation)
   
5-page cover story about Jacqueline.

AA Past   TODAY SHOW Interview
    NYC (2006)
   
Katie Couric interviewed Jacqueline.

B Past   Keynote Address--Tallahassee, FL
    Florida House of Representatives (The Capitol)
   
3rd Annual Alzheimer's Summit.

C Past   Live with Regis & Kelly--TV National
    Regis recommends Elder Rage (ABC Network)
   
Regis says, 'Gelman, you just have to read this book--because when it happens to me--you're going to be the one to take care of me!'

D Past   CNN Television--International
    CNN Financial News (NYC)
   
And with Miles O'Brien in Atlanta. Transcript

E Past   Governor's Conference For Women--CA
    Long Beach Convention Center (Lecture/Moderator)
   
Jacqueline replaced Maureen Reagan at the conference for 10,000--presenting a seminar with California First Lady, Sharon Davis. The next year she moderated a panel of experts.

F Past   Book-of-the-Month Club
    Doubleday (Bookspan)
   
'Elder Rage' was selected.

G Past   NAWBO Award: Advocate of the Year
    Remarkable Women Awards (Orange County)
   
Nat'l Association of Women Business Owners

H Past   NADSA Conference & Testify--Miami, FL
    and Testify (Lecture)
   
JM spoke and testified for National Adult Day Services Association, before Josefina Carbonell--Assistant Secretary for Aging, on needs for funding of Adult Day Care Services.

I Past   Chicken Soup for the Caregiver's Soul
    Jacqueline's story is included. (Page 88)
   
'I Will Always Be There for You'.

J Past   Woman's Day Magazine--National
    Jacqueline's Story (Saving Mom & Dad)
   

K Past   Honor: Best Print Campaign
    At the Irwin Literary Awards (Irwin Zucker)
   
From Book Publicists of Southern California

L Past   Behind Closed Doors: Elder Rage
    84 million readers (Interview)
   

M Past   Jim Bohannon Radio Show--National
    Westwood One. (JM interviewed 5x)
   
350 Stations / 7 million listeners.

N Past   Jacqueline Receives Media Award
    At NCOA/ASA Conference (Denver)
   
From The Nat'l Adult Day Services Association

Past   'Elder Rage' is Required Reading Text
    Alliance Graduate School (Nyack, NY)
   
Course: theory, application, assessment, intervention, treatment, psychopathology, ethical & legal matters, and brain disorders.

Past   Jacqueline in PBS Documentary
    'Expectations Living With Alzheimer's Disease' (Special)
   
Profiles how families/caregivers cope, adapt and care for loved ones with Alzheimer’s. This documentary was released for airing to public TV stations nationwide through NETA (National Educational Telecommunications Association).

Past   JM MC's Memory Walk for Alzheimer's Association
    Alpena (Michigan)
   
Jacqueline MC's the program and motivates walkers for the Alzheimer's Association.

Past   JM Moderates Panel of Experts--WA DC
    Ronald Reagan Building (2007)
   
Jacqueline moderates a panel of experts before an audience of 1000 guests including: physicians, radiologists, researchers in the field of molecular imaging/nuclear medicine, and the press—coinciding with the Society of Nuclear Medicine conference.

Past   Jacqueline's Story--in Her Mentor Center
    . (article)
   

Past   Tele-Conference--Behavior Management
    Of Challenging Elders & Early-Stage Alzheimer's Patients. (National)
   
Sponsored by the Wyoming Gerontological Association. Certificate of completion given.

Past   Speaking Engagement--Washington DC
    Reaching 36,000 employees around the world (via closed circuit TV)
   
Jacqueline spoke to employees of a major government agency on the importance of early diagnosis of Alzheimer's/eldercare planning.

Past   Jacqueline's Battle With Breast Cancer
    Article (Project Aware)
   

Past   A & E Television Interview--National
    Arts & Entertainment (Open Book Segment)
   
Jacqueline on Breakfast With The Arts.

Past   The Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
    Dr. Laura (website)
   
Jacqueline's article is featured.

Past   'Elder Rage' is Required Text
    Educational Psychology Dept. (Ph.D. Program)
   
Assessment and Management of Geriatric Patients. University of Tennessee in Knoxville.

Past   Barnes & Noble Stores Endcap--National
    900 Barnes & Noble Stores (Promotion)
   
Elder Rage featured in an endcap display.

Past   'Elder Rage' Recorded for the Blind
    Washington Talking Book and Braille Library (12 Cassettes; 16.5 hours)
   
Only heard via special machine available for check out with proper ID from some libraries.

Past   'Elder Rage' Required Text at University
    Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC)
   
'Elder Rage' is adopted as required reading for 2008 English course: 'Writing for Publication'.

Past   Radio Interview--Southern California
    KFI (640 am)
   
Bill Handel interviews JM about the elderly driver George Weller--and Alzheimer's.

Past   Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk
    Los Angeles Chapter (Hollywood Park)
   
Jacqueline invited as celebrity guest with Steve Edwards, Leeza Gibbons, David Hyde-Pierce, Shelly Fabares, Sharon Lawrence, Peter Gallagher, Lea Thompson, Rafer Johnson. Photo

Past   Jacqueline's Tele-Seminar
    For the National LTC Network (Free)
   
Jacqueline spoke to 250 LTCi specialists.

Past   'Elder Rage' Case Study
    University of Missouri-Columbia (School of Health Professions)
   

Past   Speaking Engagement-Marina Del Rey,CA
    Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center (HOSPITAL)
   
Jacqueline educated 25 multi-specialty physicians on how to manage challenging patients with dementia--CME's.

"I thought I knew Jacqueline until I read her book. Wow, what a story! If you're caring for an elder, you won't believe how much this book
will help you."

—Regis Philbin
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