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I have scheduled speakers for years, but your presentation
was one of the very best received by the aging network and
family caregivers. It is quite an accomplishment to address
both professionals and family members and not shortchange
anyone. The Educational Institute maintains very high standards
on the caliber of speakers we hire, and your session proved
to be a feather in our cap!
—Dianne Allaire, Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Educational
Institute, Erie, PA
Thank you for your tremendous contribution to the success
of our conference. You inspired our guests as you could
see from their participation throughout the program. We
are proud to include you on our list of renowned speakers
who include: Kathy Cronkite, Gloria Steinem and Mariette
Hartley.
—Renee Bannasch, Women’s Council on Mental
Health, San Diego, CA
Thank you so much for your contribution to the success
of Suddenly Senior! You definitely went above and beyond
in your pre-program promotion of our event. A quote
from an attendee: ‘extremely effective-wonderful
speaker. Jacqueline should visit all the senior service
providers to teach and support them. Worth her weight in
gold (no platinum) and then some!’
—Betty L. Bowers, President, Home Instead Senior
Care, Beachwood, OH
Thank you for making our event a true success-the
highest attended our agency has ever conducted. We typically
get 50 people, but 450 came to hear you! Four sponsors,
who have never sponsored our events, are requesting we consider
them for future sponsorship. Your presentation received
incredibly great reviews. One caregiver wrote, “Ms.
Marcell is a delight. I was at the brink of tears upon arrival,
but now I feel confident to face the future.”
—Brenda Brown, Office for Aging, Caregiver
Support Program, Utica, NY
Jacqueline’s keynote before the Florida House of
Representatives shared her vision for a world to be free
of Alzheimer’s. She honored all of those who are dealing
with or have dealt with Alzheimer’s. She shares my
optimism that we can make the scourge of this disease all
but a forgotten memory.
—Johnnie B. Byrd, Speaker of the Florida House of
Representatives, Tallahassee, FL
I saw the benefit of your presentations on the faces of
the caregivers who heard your inspiring words--observing
nodding heads, smiles, tears, and furious note-taking. I
particularly appreciated your willingness to promote our
event and the fact that you stayed late to comfort the very
last caregiver who wanted to meet you. Thank you for reaching
out to our caregivers--you gave them hope, compassion, answers,
and a roadmap to follow.
—Susan Key Caldwell, Family Caregiver Coordinator,
Purchase Area Development District, Mayfield, KY
Your presentation at our Grand Rounds was extremely well
received and evaluations are very favorable. By highlighting
the psychosocial issues and the medical treatment, you have
made all of us who heard your presentation more compassionate,
concerned and effective physicians.
—Kenneth L. Cohen, MD, Retired Chief of Internal
Medicine, USC School of Medicine, CA
Sharon and I want to personally congratulate you for your
dedication to making the California Governor’s Conference
for Woman such a phenomenal success! The conference exceeded
all expectations, and the compelling speakers and dynamic
energy was an inspiration to the 10,000 attendees. And thank
you again for stepping in at the last minute to replace
Maureen Reagan. You were great—just think of all the people
you are helping!
—Gray & Sharon Davis, Former Governor and
First Lady of California
My heartfelt appreciation for a memorable, even historic
event—which impressed us with your wit and meaningful message.
You are by far the most skillful person I have ever met
at simultaneously touching the mind and heart with profound
positive impact promoting growth, humor and hope. Your presentations
and book have substance and depth that excite even the most
skeptical and distressed of hearts, and I heard many say
they could have stayed all day listening to your insightful
wisdom, creative ideas and healing humor!
—Adriane Deithorn, MS, LCSW, Program Director,
St. Margaret Foundation, Pittsburgh, PA
Jacqueline provided a fresh look at persons with Alzheimer’s.
Providers left feeling positive about the challenges of
caring for their residents and had renewed hope of being
able to care for them appropriately. Many commented that
she was the best keynote speaker we have ever had.
—Michelle Glasgow, Executive Director, Idaho
Assisted Living Association
Jacqueline has the ability to speak to worker bees as well
as top executives, and she offers a rare mix of talent and
passion in her delivery. Her skill in using hindsight to
help those confronting dementia is uncanny. What makes her
so successful is her credibility of having lived ‘in
the trenches’ and her willingness to share with no
abandon. She weaves humor into her presentations, generating
belly laughs from her audience, because they so deeply relate
to her experiences. I highly recommend Jacqueline as a speaker
and resource to anyone participating in eldercare.
—Gail Goeller, Chair, Community Outreach Committee,
Hospice of Spokane, WA
I was a caregiver for over 10 years for my mother who died
of Alzheimer's 3 years ago. Had I heard Jacqueline's very
sincere and humorous presentation, her tips and reality-check
advice and her unique perspective on caregiving--it would
have made my caregiving journey a lot less stressful. Jacqueline
comes highly recommended from all of us in East Texas.
—Priscilla A. Jones, SWA, Community Care Coordinator,
REACH Committee, Area Agency on Aging of East Texas
The sponsors and the attendees were thrilled with your
presentation. Your style kept the audience wide-awake
and laughing, because we surely would have all been crying
knowing what dementia does to an individual and their family.
You are fantastic!!! There are no other words that can fully
depict what you do and how you do it.
—Tina Hess, Vice President of Operations, Good
News Consulting, York, PA
We at the Geriatrics Center are all very impressed with
your level of knowledge, presentation style and enthusiasm
for your mission. You touched on a sensitive topic for many
people, while evoking their desire to reach out for help.
We have received numerous calls since your riveting presentations.
—Amy Kilgore, Communications Specialist, Akron
General Medical Center, Akron, OH
We were overjoyed with your presentations! You held the
audience's attention for over two hours and spoke with incredible
compassion, humor and candid heartfelt honesty. We sincerely
appreciated your easy-going manner, graciousness, and planning
including guidelines and suggestions, which made our jobs
easy! Attendees wrote: “Hearing Jacqueline's experience
was priceless.”…"There’s nothing
more helpful than to hear from the heart of one who has
been there.”…"I came 90 miles to hear her—and
it was worth every mile!" Thanks—you are the greatest!!
—Lori Kostors & Maggie Kaminoff, Family
Caregiver Support Program, Aging & Adult Care of Central
WA
The 1000+ attendees at our 16th Annual Medical Case Management
Convention in Washington DC appreciated Jacqueline’s
keynote presentation professionally and personally. The
evaluations praised Jacqueline for sharing useful information,
humour and her personal experiences.
—Patrice Lauria, Conference Mgr, Elsevier,
St. Louis, MO
The audience loved Jacqueline’s personable style and practical
advice that so many seek. A comment: ‘She was funny, creative,
and she’s experienced what we do everyday and made it easier
to understand.’ Her Helpful Guidelines gave us great tips
and a roadmap on how to secure sponsors and promote the
event. We highly recommend Jacqueline—because our 17th Annual
Alzheimer's Conference was by far the best we have ever
had!
—Karen E. Lehman, Senior Vice President of
Operations, Greencroft Retirement Community, Goshen, IN
Your information will help so many more
people than the 80 who heard you because you educated presidents
of major U.S. corporations about the importance of early
diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, and the treatments
that can help delay fulltime care. We will spread your knowledge
to thousands of employees, which will save heartache, careers
and money, because fewer hours will be needed away from
the workplace to care for aging loved ones. That, in turn,
will help America’s productivity. Your presentation
was invaluable!
—Scott Martineau, Education Chair, Young Presidents’
Organization, Bel Air, CA
For all of the sponsors this event was
successful beyond anything we could have imagined. Over
three hundred people heard your passionate message and had
so much fun in the process. You educated, increased awareness
and touched many lives in an uplifting way.
—Roxy Mast, Marriott Senior Living Communities,
San Antonio, TX
Jacqueline is one of the very best ambassadors
for caregivers and Adult Day Services everywhere. The National
Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) honored her with
one of our highest national awards for her dedication and
tireless efforts. Adult Day Service providers appreciate
her genuine, honest, insightful inspiration, and for sharing
her gifts generously in behalf of all of us who are caring
for an older adult.
—Jan Nestler, Past Chair/NADSA, & Director, Eastside
Adult Day Services, Bellevue, WA
An audience of more than 1200 thoroughly enjoyed your presentation
at our Conference on Aging. Your keynote delivery was engaging
and informative, and we thank you for your support of seniors
and especially for sharing your enlightening and stimulating
presentation with us.
—Janice Parks, Marketing & Public Information,
Office on Aging, Santa Ana, CA
Many thanks for your outstanding contribution to our National
Convention. You have the unique ability to provide a humorous
look at a serious subject, Alzheimer's Disease, yet still
impart insightful information on the topic.
—Allen Riggs, President & CEO, Comfort
Keepers, CK Franchising, Inc., Dayton, OH
Because of your excellent caregiving seminars, families
are reaching out for help sooner than later. Our 24-hour
Helpline has received numerous calls as a result of your
encouraging people to call us. We greatly appreciate that
because we can’t provide our free support unless we
can reach the families. We will be inviting you to speak
for us again very soon.
—Linda Scheck, Former COO, Alzheimer’s
Association of Orange County, CA
Thank you for making our Caregiver's Forum an overwhelming
success! The response to your presentations has been excellent
with comments like these: ‘Very informative and touching’…’brought
humor and a lighter side to issues that can tear you apart’…‘wonderful,
very interesting, kept your attention.’ The pre-conference
publicity you did was responsible for a substantial increase
in family caregivers attending our program.
—Cathy Schmale, Case Manager, East Madison/Monona
Coalition of the Aging, Madison, WI
Your conference keynote and special evening session for
community caregivers at our 49th Annual Kirkpatrick Conference
were outstanding. Your sessions were rated the best part
of the conference and people commented that this was the
very best conference of all 49!
—Kathy Segrist, Fisher Institute for Wellness
& Gerontology, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
You MUST have Jacqueline speak to your group. She communicates
a powerful message to caregivers, which most just can’t
grasp from healthcare professionals. She has lived what
they are living and struggled with what they are struggling,
which gives her credibility and compassion like no one else.
She is absolutely fantastic in her sincere and entertaining
presentation! After expenses, we presented the Office on
Aging with a $3,235 check for their Senior Emergency Fund,
which we would not have been able to do without her help.
—Gina Shaffer Law Office, LLC, Bel Air, MD
Thank you for your outstanding presentations at our 13th
Annual Case Management Society of America Houston Gulf Coast
Chapter Conference! Hundreds of healthcare professionals,
whose primary purpose is to assist families navigate the
healthcare maze, were thrilled to get so many unique tips
and such creative advice. You have a wonderful way of imparting
facts and statistics amid the most humorous anecdotes from
your own caregiving experience, keeping your audience riveted
while empowering them with concrete information they will
use and never forget!
—Bonnie Smith RN, BSN, The Care Group, CMSA
Planning Committee, Houston, TX
What a thoughtful and provocative presentation you delivered
to the young minds of our medical students! A fellow classmate
said that after your talk she is seriously considering the
field of geriatrics as a specialty. I believe that your
message left quite a lasting impression, hopefully one that
students will carry with them as they go into practice.
Thank you for imparting your expertise!
—Jeffrey Speer, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Medical School, Madison, WI
Thank you very much for your superb presentation at our
Alzheimer's Research Seminar, part of our federally-funded
Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center. The audience
included dementia specialists, senior neurologists and neuropsychologists,
basic scientists, nurses, fellows, residents, medical students,
clinical research staff, and others from New England who
came specifically to hear you. And, what a fabulous presentation
it was! Your ability to combine humor, personal insight,
wisdom, and critical meaningful guidance to all of us involved
in the web of care for those with dementia was sensational.
Each gained useful tips and tools that will enrich our professional
practices and personal experiences.
—Robert A. Stern, Ph.D., Associate Professor
of Neurology & Associate Director of the Alzheimer's
Disease Clinical & Research Program, Boston University
School of Medicine
How do you describe something better than excellent?! One
attendee to our conference said her grandmother had Alzheimer’s
and appreciated that Jacqueline understood what her household
actually went through—but that the doctor never got
the picture.
—Judy Story, Key Club Adult Day Care Center,
Danville, IL
In 27 years, I have to rank Jacqueline
among the very best speakers we've ever had. She's a multi-vitamin
E package—ENTERTAINING, EDUCATIONAL, ENLIGHTENING &
ENERGIZED. She has all the winning ingredients of an outstanding
speaker and she’s welcome back on our stage anytime!
—Irwin Zucker, Founder and President Emeritus,
Book Publicists of Southern California
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