Elder Rage or, Take My Father... Please! How To Survive Caring For Aging Parents
by Jacqueline Marcell
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Book Reviews of Elder Rage or, Take My Father... Please! How To Survive Caring For Aging Parents
Book Review: Riveting
Summary: 4 Stars
The situation is one that many of us just beginning to think about enjoying retirement find ourselves in. We work years and years and just when we think it is our time to rest a bit, wham, our parents get this awful disease. This book is riveting. I would put it down because I was so angry with Jake, then just a minute later pick it up again. I have to admit that I really ended up hating Jake and I blame Mariel for not protecting her children from this maniac. The author forgives, but I don't think that I would be as gracious or as good a person and be able to forgive. And I'm just talking about the behaviors prior to the onset of the disease.
The part of the book I didn't like was the writing style. The author lapsed into movie or song dialog or variations on a title. It was nearly every other sentence and became quite distracting early on. I suppose this is due to her involvement in the entertainment industry, but yes we got that the first 10 pages.
There are some very good resources and specific question and answers at the end of the book. It provides a good starting point for those just now entering this crazy world of eldercare.
Book Review: Excellent resource
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm not sure this book needs another review as the majority of readers all agree this is an amazing journey of hope,depair and unrelenting love by the author towards her parents. Jackie,despite having her own health problems,continues to fight with and for her parents as they all negotiate the health care maze concerning dementia. I can't imagine NOT giving up with all that the author went through to assure her parents of the best care possible. But she continued to use her humor and love for her parents to marshall all efforts to find answers to her father's illness. This book highlights how extreme measures are sometimes needed to receive the proper diagnosis and treatment. For many in this situation if the finacial assets were not available,as in many cases, the elder relative might languish without the necessary health intervention. The Physicians guide in the back is a wealth of information in and of itself. Many thanks to Jackie for this riveting journal.Book Review: You must read this book if you have elderly parents
Summary: 5 Stars
After reading this book I learned I was not losing my mind. I was frustrated dealing with my difficult parents & in-laws. The book helped me to understand what was happening to them and gave me the knowledge to seek the appropriate support and intervention. Although my elderly family remains difficult, I am much better equipped to deal with them. Book Review: Incredible!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow - what an amazing book. It's hard to believe an author can pack that much information into a book and present it with humor, dignity, and realism! Anyone going through a situation with someone who has dementia will benefit immensely.Book Review: Great Stuff
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is a godsend for anyone dealing with a parent suffering from mental issues. Ms. Marsall covers alll the bases and does it with humour and style. She has lived the story, and she has done the research. She speaks widely and has been all over national television. If you have an issue with your elderly parent, this book is a must.