Cynthia Martindale, Author Of Book About Caregiving, 'Graceful Last Chapters', Takes Bronze Medal In International Book Awards

Martindale is the author of the ultimate guide to caregiving. She helps caregivers chart a clear path through caregiving challenges, options, and eventual heartbreak

Author Cynthia Martindale has announced that her highly praised book for caregivers, 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care', has taken a Bronze Award in the 2016 Readers' Favorite International Book Award contest.

Cynthia Martindale is an expert in regards to end of life planning and issues that impact seniors. She spent much of her career as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities. She is a seasoned veteran of all things senior-related. In 'Graceful Last Chapters', she shares her twenty years of experience with senior care in a voice filled with compassion, understanding, and an insider's point of view.

As the primary caregiver for her parents in their declining years, as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities, and as a lawyer, Ms. Martindale brings readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book is filled with support and guidance for caregivers, clearly defined options for care, and the ways and means for readers to craft their own successful journey through caregiving challenges and heartbreak. Ms. Martindale offers readers fundamental knowledge, hope, a sense of identity and, ultimately, a path toward peace of mind.

"I’m deeply honored that ‘Graceful Last Chapters’ was selected as the Bronze medal winner for nonfiction/relationships in the 2016 Readers’ Favorite International Book Award Contest,” Martindale stated. “The award encourages me as an impassioned author, and its visibility makes it possible to help more readers struggling to find options and best practices while caring for aging loved ones. Thank you, Readers’ Favorite, for a book award contest recognized and respected worldwide by authors, publishers, and readers alike.”

Martindale combines her education, business expertise, and personal experiences to bring readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book's twenty-seven chapters are grouped into seven sections: (One) Considering Long-Term Care Options; (Two) Caregiving Challenges; (Three) Creating a Plan; (Four) Aging in Place With Additional Care; (Five) Senior Living Communities; (Six) Touring Senior Communities; and (Seven) After the Bloom Fades. The chapters build gradually to mimic the progression of the journey caregivers take with their senior loved one, whether that individual is their mother, father, aunt, uncle, sibling, spouse, friend, or neighbor.

'Graceful Last Chapters' has achieved a perfect 5 star rating on Amazon. One reviewer stated, "It is rare to encounter such an obviously experienced counselor in the field of Senior Care as Cynthia who demonstrates on every page of this impressive and ultimately authoritarian guide such tenderness, calm and candor." Another said, "This book captures not only the practical information on choices for seniors but it deals with the tougher emotional side of caring for loved ones as they age."

Readers' Favorite receives submissions from independent authors, small publishers, and publishing giants like Random House, HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster, with contestants that range from the first-time, self-published author to New York Times bestsellers like J.A. Jance, James Rollins, and #1 best-selling author Daniel Silva, as well as celebrity authors like Jim Carrey, Henry Winkler, and Eriq La Salle.

Eduardo Aduna, a Readers' Favorite reviewer stated, "For a book that is all about helping seniors get the care they need, Martindale never fails to highlight the emotional and physical toll the job takes on the caregiver themselves, and manages to come up with several ways to make this difficult task more bearable. It is this comprehensive and insightful knowledge that makes this book 'the book' on elderly care, and a must-have in every home, hospice, and senior facility. The elderly and their caregivers will find 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' a fascinating read that will greatly enrich their knowledge about this extremely important matter."

Cynthia Martindale is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at cindy@martindalecopywriting.com. 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. More information is available at her website at http://www.bookforcaregivers.com.

About Cynthia Neher Martindale:

Cynthia Neher Martindale holds degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents. She  lives in Flossmoor, Illinois, with her husband and son.

Contact:

Cynthia Neher Martindale
cindy@martindalecopywriting.com
http://www.bookforcaregivers.com

Leia Mais…

The US Election And A Rapidly Aging World Population - Senior Issues Are Top Priority Says Cynthia Martindale, Author Of 'Graceful Last Chapters'

Martindale is the author of the ultimate guide to caregiving. She helps caregivers chart a clear path through caregiving challenges, options, and eventual heartbreak

The presidential election is slightly more than two months away, and every day there's a steady flow of the candidates' news bites. We've heard a lot about a handful of topics -- terrorism, Hillary's emails, Trump's wall, immigration, the Clinton Foundation, Trump's tweets -- and they seem to repeat every day.  One can almost hear the voters shouting, "Where's the beef?"  Not only are the major candidates failing to address the traditional areas of concern thoroughly covered in past election years, but they're also completely ignoring new research on trends that will change the face of our global economy.

In May 2015, the McKinsey Global Institute released a book titled 'No Ordinary Disruption: The Four Global Forces Breaking All Trends.' Since the book's publication, writers have peppered business magazines and journals with articles addressing one or more of the four "global forces," and, like the book itself, each article calls for strong political leadership showing how our country can tame a new reality.  The changes facing us are enormous:

•    the rise of emerging markets
•    the accelerating impact of technology on market competition
•    the aging world population
•    the accelerating flows of trade, capital, people, and data

Yet, our presidential candidates say nothing about recognizing and addressing forces that will change the world.

"All four of the forces McKinsey analyzes are fascinating and troubling, but it's our rapidly aging world population and what to do about it that speaks to my heart," Martindale stated.  "Ken Dychtwald, founding CEO of Age Wave, looks at aging statistics and how the numbers will change our world as we know it ('Will the Aging of America be a Triumph or Tragedy?'). He finds five key issues requiring not "partisan" or "bipartisan" politics, but a "transpartisan" approach to solve the problems ahead.

•    What is the new age of 'old?'
•    The diseases of aging could be the financial and emotional sinkhole into which the 21st century falls    
•    Averting a new era of mass elder poverty
•    Ending ageism
•    (Finding) the new purpose of maturity
                        
"Perhaps best of all, Dychtwald provides five or more questions per issue for the candidates to address, revealing their 'level and direction of thinking' on these issues.  The questions could also reveal which newscasters or segments of the media are responsive to voter concerns.  Although the aging world population is what hit home with me as a writer and Senior Care specialist, three other global forces are also gaining momentum, none of which is being addressed.  Where's the news media in all of this? Isn't anyone on either candidate's team paying attention to proactive solutions for new problems in our future?

"It's challenging to imagine 'Graceful Last Chapters' for our loved ones or even for ourselves against the backdrop of our future as painted by the latest research.  The next eight years is a critical time for our country to respond in creative and imaginative ways to secure a path toward a stable future."

Cynthia Martindale has written the ultimate guide to caregiving and senior issues. She is an expert in regards to end of life planning and issues that impact seniors.

Cynthia spent much of her career as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities. She is a seasoned veteran of all things senior-related. In 'Graceful Last Chapters', she shares her twenty years of experience with senior care in a voice filled with compassion, understanding, and an insider's point of view. As the primary caregiver for her parents in their declining years, as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities, and as a lawyer, Ms. Martindale brings readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book is filled with support and guidance for caregivers, clearly defined options for care, and the ways and means for readers to craft their own successful journey through caregiving challenges and heartbreak. Ms. Martindale offers readers fundamental knowledge, hope, a sense of identity and, ultimately, a path toward peace of mind.

Martindale combines her education, business expertise, and personal experiences to bring readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book's twenty-seven chapters are grouped into seven sections: (One) Considering Long-Term Care Options; (Two) Caregiving Challenges; (Three) Creating a Plan; (Four) Aging in Place With Additional Care; (Five) Senior Living Communities; (Six) Touring Senior Communities; and (Seven) After the Bloom Fades. The chapters build gradually to mimic the progression of the journey caregivers take with their senior loved one, whether that individual is their mother, father, aunt, uncle, sibling, spouse, friend, or neighbor.

'Graceful Last Chapters' has achieved a perfect 5 star rating on Amazon. One reviewer stated, "It is rare to encounter such an obviously experienced counselor in the field of Senior Care as Cynthia who demonstrates on every page of this impressive and ultimately authoritarian guide such tenderness, calm and candor." Another said, "This book captures not only the practical information on choices for seniors but it deals with the tougher emotional side of caring for loved ones as they age."

Cynthia Martindale is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at cindy@martindalecopywriting.com. 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. More information is available at http://www.bookforcaregivers.com.

About Cynthia Neher Martindale:

Cynthia Neher Martindale holds degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents. She  lives in Flossmoor, Illinois, with her husband and son.

Contact:

Cynthia Neher Martindale
cindy@martindalecopywriting.com
http://www.bookforcaregivers.com

Leia Mais…

How To Be Effective In End Of Life Planning - Cynthia Martindale, Author Of 'Graceful Last Chapters', Offers Advice, Resources And End Of Life Planning Tools

Martindale is the author of the ultimate guide to caregiving. She helps caregivers chart a clear path through caregiving challenges, options, and eventual heartbreak

Nobody likes to face their own mortality. Though attorneys, insurance companies, financial professionals and a host of other sage experts encourage us in every way imaginable to get things in order now, we still procrastinate. We must face it, as the sad fact is that nobody gets out alive. Though we will be gone and won't have to deal with the results of our procrastination, it is our families that will ultimately pay the price for our resistance to end of life planning.

Cynthia Martindale, author of 'Graceful Last Chapters' has written the ultimate guide to caregiving and senior issues. She is an expert in regards to end of life planning. She offers the following advice, tips and resources for those who are ready to begin the planning process.

"Whether you’re contemplating end-of-life planning tools for yourself, a friend, or a family member, know that you’re not alone: no one joyously jumps out of bed in the morning because today’s the day you’ll write your Last Will and Testament, or Powers of Attorney, or Living Will," Martindale stated. "We’re all procrastinators, perhaps especially when the task involves end-of-life decision-making. We don’t want to think about dying, let alone map the details in writing. If we could just re-frame our thoughts and turn the “dying” problem into part of “living” life, right up to the final breath, maybe procrastination would be replaced by desire for power and control. Until we can all manage that as individuals, however, the National Healthcare Decisions Day 2016 theme says it best: 'It Always Seems Too Early, Until It’s Too Late'. Readers can see National Healthcare Decisions Day for more information."

"It’s the desire we all have for power and control over our life’s evolution that may drive us to act.  Didn’t we work long and hard to build a financial nest egg?  Didn’t it take a lifetime to design our space in life and furnish it with meaningful treasures and memories?  Don’t you want to know the tangible evidence of your life’s work will go to individuals who will cherish it?  It’s totally within your power to control the disbursement of your estate through your Will by gifts and bequests to anyone you want.  Consider the opposite effect for negative motivation:  if you pass away without a Will, state and federal law control your estate: one half can typically go to the state, and the other half can go per stirpes (by the blood) to your relatives . . . including all the ones you don’t like very much. For helpful information, see American Bar Association/Public Resources, AARP, Willing, GYST (Get Your Sh*t Together on What Matters Most) and Everplans: Online End of Life Resources."

"Your Last Will and Testament has no effect until you’ve passed away, so it’s arguably even more important to address three other documents that function to help during your lifetime:   Living Will, Healthcare Power of Attorney, and Financial Power of Attorney.  In tandem, a Living Will and Healthcare Power of Attorney (also known as Healthcare Surrogate or Healthcare Proxy) are often called Advance Directives, which serve to record your medical preferences. The Living Will directs decision-making regarding life-sustaining treatment (what you do and do not want to receive) in a terminal situation, either illness or injury, when you can no longer express your own wishes. The Healthcare Power of Attorney names the person to whom you have given substituted medical decision-making authority -- the capacity to act on your behalf, as you would for yourself if you could -- to see your wishes are executed accordingly if the time arrives and it’s necessary. Great resources include: National Institute on Aging, U.S. National Library of Medicine/MedlinePlus, Aging With Dignity/Five Wishes, Eldercare Matters Alliance and Caring.com."

"Beyond medical concerns, you’ll also need to appoint a Power of Attorney for Finance to assist with money matters, someone you implicitly trust to act as your 'agent' with the authority to make financial decisions as the situation requires. Limits on their power as your agent are controlled entirely by you.  You can change your Powers of Attorney, Will, and Living Will whenever you want, but do it by the rules of proper execution so it’s a legal document and not a rough draft. For more information, see also Nolo.com, CaringInfo and the National Caregivers Library."

Cynthia spent much of her career as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities. She is a seasoned veteran of all things senior-related. In 'Graceful Last Chapters', she shares her twenty years of experience with senior care in a voice filled with compassion, understanding, and an insider's point of view. As the primary caregiver for her parents in their declining years, as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities, and as a lawyer, Ms. Martindale brings readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book is filled with support and guidance for caregivers, clearly defined options for care, and the ways and means for readers to craft their own successful journey through caregiving challenges and heartbreak. Ms. Martindale offers readers fundamental knowledge, hope, a sense of identity and, ultimately, a path toward peace of mind.

Martindale combines her education, business expertise, and personal experiences to bring readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book's twenty-seven chapters are grouped into seven sections: (One) Considering Long-Term Care Options; (Two) Caregiving Challenges; (Three) Creating a Plan; (Four) Aging in Place With Additional Care; (Five) Senior Living Communities; (Six) Touring Senior Communities; and (Seven) After the Bloom Fades. The chapters build gradually to mimic the progression of the journey caregivers take with their senior loved one, whether that individual is their mother, father, aunt, uncle, sibling, spouse, friend, or neighbor.

'Graceful Last Chapters' has achieved a perfect 5 star rating on Amazon. One reviewer stated, "It is rare to encounter such an obviously experienced counselor in the field of Senior Care as Cynthia who demonstrates on every page of this impressive and ultimately authoritarian guide such tenderness, calm and candor." Another said, "This book captures not only the practical information on choices for seniors but it deals with the tougher emotional side of caring for loved ones as they age."

Cynthia Martindale is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at cindy@martindalecopywriting.com. 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. More information is available at http://www.bookforcaregivers.com.

About Cynthia Neher Martindale:

Cynthia Neher Martindale holds degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents. She  lives in Flossmoor, Illinois, with her husband and son.

Contact:

Cynthia Neher Martindale
cindy@martindalecopywriting.com
http://www.bookforcaregivers.com

Leia Mais…

Cynthia Martindale, Author Of 'Graceful Last Chapters', Believes End-Of-Life Planning Is Essential

Martindale is the author of the ultimate guide to caregiving. She helps caregivers chart a clear path through caregiving challenges, options, and eventual heartbreak

A recent article by Richard Harris on the Forbes website provided a wealth of information in regards to the need for end-of-life planning. In that article he discussed The Conversation Project, started by Pulitzer Prize winning columnist Ellen Goodman. He discussed Atul Gawande’s best-selling book 'Being Mortal' and the box office hit movie 'The Fault in Our Stars' about dying teenagers. He also presented information regarding a cookbook entitled 'The Endless Table: Recipes from Departed Loved Ones' a cookbook that contains recipes contributed by Jasper White, Ina Garten, Jose Andres, Jody Adams and Tom Colicchio honoring those close to them. A central idea in the piece was the 'Death Over Dinner' project developed by Michael Hebb and Angel Grant where loved ones are honored over dinner.

All of these projects, and more like them, have been implemented to stress the need for end-of-life planning. Cynthia Martindale, author of 'Graceful Last Chapters', believes that end-of-life planning is more than important - it is essential. The key is to start before it is too late.

"People naturally come together around food," Martindale stated.  "The comfort and warmth of shared mealtime encourages conversation, shared memories, storytelling, and even makes it possible to tackle uncomfortable topics.  One such topic, conversations about personal wishes for end-of-life-care, is the premise behind Michael Hebb’s 'Death Over Dinner' project, whose message is responsible for some 100,000 'death dinners' held in 30 countries during the last four years.

"On April 16, 2016, National Healthcare Decisions Day kicked off a week-long effort to convince people not to procrastinate about making their end-of-life wishes known.  In fact, their 2016 theme for the week is, 'It’s Always Too Early, Until It’s Too Late.' Even if you don’t want to organize a group dinner for this purpose, go to NHDD’s website and click on Resources. There you’ll find 29 options for free Advance Care forms, educational materials, state specific information, and the American Bar Association’s tools for Health Care Advance Planning. Their 'Myths and Facts About Health Care Advance Directives,' by Charles Sabatino, is particularly useful."

Martindale is a seasoned veteran of all things senior-related. In 'Graceful Last Chapters', she shares her twenty years of experience with senior care in a voice filled with compassion, understanding, and an insider's point of view. As the primary caregiver for her parents in their declining years, as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities, and as a lawyer, Ms. Martindale brings readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book is filled with support and guidance for caregivers, clearly defined options for care, and the ways and means for readers to craft their own successful journey through caregiving challenges and heartbreak. Ms. Martindale offers readers fundamental knowledge, hope, a sense of identity and, ultimately, a path toward peace of mind.

Martindale combines her education, business expertise, and personal experiences to bring readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book's twenty-seven chapters are grouped into seven sections: (One) Considering Long-Term Care Options; (Two) Caregiving Challenges; (Three) Creating a Plan; (Four) Aging in Place With Additional Care; (Five) Senior Living Communities; (Six) Touring Senior Communities; and (Seven) After the Bloom Fades. The chapters build gradually to mimic the progression of the journey caregivers take with their senior loved one, whether that individual is their mother, father, aunt, uncle, sibling, spouse, friend, or neighbor.

'Graceful Last Chapters' has achieved a perfect 5 star rating on Amazon. One reviewer stated, "It is rare to encounter such an obviously experienced counselor in the field of Senior Care as Cynthia who demonstrates on every page of this impressive and ultimately authoritarian guide such tenderness, calm and candor." Another said, "This book captures not only the practical information on choices for seniors but it deals with the tougher emotional side of caring for loved ones as they age."

“However you decide to begin the conversation about end-of-life-wishes -- whether it’s for yourself, a family member, a loved one, or a dear friend -- just begin,” Martindale concluded. “Your gift of completed documentation delivers peace of mind and assures your end-of-life plays out the way you’ve designed it. But equally important, your loved ones are saved from the doubt and despair of trying to guess what your wishes would have been. And remember, ‘It’s always too early, until it’s too late.’”

Cynthia Martindale is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at cindy@martindalecopywriting.com. 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. More information is available at http://www.bookforcaregivers.com.

About Cynthia Neher Martindale:

Cynthia Neher Martindale holds degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents. She  lives in Flossmoor, Illinois, with her husband and son.

Contact:

Cynthia Neher Martindale
cindy@martindalecopywriting.com
http://www.bookforcaregivers.com

Leia Mais…

Cynthia Martindale, Author Of 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' Voices Support For New NY Bill Requiring Oversight For Senior Housing

Martindale is the author of the ultimate guide to caregiving. She helps caregivers chart a clear path through caregiving challenges, options, and eventual heartbreak

Last November, 150 residents of a senior housing facility in White Plains, New York, were told they would have to leave their homes. Their complex was to be re-purposed as luxury rental apartments. Needless to say, that did not sit well with the residents. Or the media. Now, New York legislators have taken action.

Legislators have now introduced a bill that would require landlords of senior citizen rental housing units to get court approval before terminating leases. The bill was introduced by Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers. The Assembly version is co-sponsored by Assemblyman David Buchwald, D-White Plains, and Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, D-Yonkers, at the urging of Westchester County Legislator Bernice Spreckman, R-Yonkers.

Cynthia Martindale, author of "Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care," spent much of her career as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities. She has been following the story from the start. In a recent article on the LOHUD Journal News site, written by Richard Liebson, Martindale was quoted as saying the proposed legislation "represents a huge win for the senior citizens of New York. The new bill offers court oversight for our growing senior population with specific needs for housing, support, and services. Judicial protections, such as the requirement that a senior's lease cannot be terminated except for specified cause, prohibit future Esplanade-like situations from taking place."

Martindale is a seasoned veteran of all things senior-related. In 'Graceful Last Chapters', she shares her twenty years of experience with senior care in a voice filled with compassion, understanding, and an insider's point of view. As the primary caregiver for her parents in their declining years, as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities, and as a lawyer, Ms. Martindale brings readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book is filled with support and guidance for caregivers, clearly defined options for care, and the ways and means for readers to craft their own successful journey through caregiving challenges and heartbreak. Ms. Martindale offers readers fundamental knowledge, hope, a sense of identity and, ultimately, a path toward peace of mind.

Martindale combines her education, business expertise, and personal experiences to bring readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book's twenty-seven chapters are grouped into seven sections: (One) Considering Long-Term Care Options; (Two) Caregiving Challenges; (Three) Creating a Plan; (Four) Aging in Place With Additional Care; (Five) Senior Living Communities; (Six) Touring Senior Communities; and (Seven) After the Bloom Fades. The chapters build gradually to mimic the progression of the journey caregivers take with their senior loved one, whether that individual is their mother, father, aunt, uncle, sibling, spouse, friend, or neighbor.

'Graceful Last Chapters' has achieved a perfect 5 star rating on Amazon. One reviewer stated, "It is rare to encounter such an obviously experienced counselor in the field of Senior Care as Cynthia who demonstrates on every page of this impressive and ultimately authoritarian guide such tenderness, calm and candor." Another said, "This book captures not only the practical information on choices for seniors but it deals with the tougher emotional side of caring for loved ones as they age."

“From the first article exposing the Esplanade’s plan to reposition itself as high-end apartments, it was the hidden, personal cost to its senior residents that captured my attention, Martindale stated. “The choices made by the residents -- to select the Esplanade in the first place, to move there, to call it ‘home’ -- were complex actions requiring enormous amounts of energy that is at once emotionally demanding, physically draining, and finite in supply. Then came the announcement requiring residents find a new home and vacate the Esplanade so renovations could begin; it arrived as an affront to their trust, peace of mind, and quite enjoyment of a lifestyle chosen for the supports and services they needed.”

“It may have come as a surprise to the Esplanade’s owners and landlords that the reinvention of a building could cause the fuss generated by their new plan. However, for those of us passionate about devoting time and energy to helping meet the needs, wants, and fair expectations of seniors, the fuss could not be loud enough. Introduction of New York Senate Bill #6883 is a welcome and necessary response to civic injustices incurred by residents of the Esplanade Senior Living Residence, and it represents a huge win for the senior citizens of New York.”

Cynthia Martindale is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at cindy@martindalecopywriting.com. 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. More information is available at http://www.bookforcaregivers.com.

About Cynthia Neher Martindale:

Cynthia Neher Martindale holds degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents. She  lives in Flossmoor, Illinois, with her husband and son.

Contact:

Cynthia Neher Martindale
cindy@martindalecopywriting.com
http://www.bookforcaregivers.com

Leia Mais…

How To Age At Home - Careful Planning Is Key Says Cynthia Martindale, Author Of 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care'

Martindale's latest book is the ultimate guide to caregiving. It helps caregivers chart a clear path through caregiving challenges, options, and eventual heartbreak

A recent article by Maryalene LaPonsie on the US News & World Report site, entitled "Want to Spend Your Senior Years at Home? Here's How to Do It", made the point that moving to a retirement home is not mandatory. The article presented a number of key concepts including creating a safe environment, assessing the need for services and the need to remain active and engaged.

Cynthia Neher Martindale, author of 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care', adds that technology driven in-home services can help seniors make that goal a reality, in ways that have not been possible before.

"Almost 90 percent of people over the age of 60 say they want to 'age in place' in their current home, and nearly 86% of those 70 years or older feel they’ll be able to accomplish living at home with no major modifications," Martindale stated. "If this is your plan, there's good news. Two giants in technology driven on-demand in-home services, Amazon and Uber, recently announced increased service options. Need help around the house? Take a look at Amazon Home Services (900 professional services in 26 U.S. cities) for vetted and insured help with everything from house cleaning or yard and outdoor projects, to electrical, plumbing, heating or air conditioning maintenance. Or maybe you need help with transportation? Take a look at Uber’s recently announced plans to expand UberACCESS and UberASSIST. Specially trained drivers help riders with accessibility needs by either utilizing ramps for wheelchair customers (ACCESS) or accommodating folding wheelchairs, walkers, and scooters (ASSIST)."

Martindale is a veteran of all things senior-related. In 'Graceful Last Chapters', she shares her twenty years of experience with senior care in a voice filled with compassion, understanding, and an insider's point of view. As the primary caregiver for her parents in their declining years, as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities, and as a lawyer, Ms. Martindale brings readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book is filled with support and guidance for caregivers, clearly defined options for care, and the ways and means for readers to craft their own successful journey through caregiving challenges and heartbreak. Ms. Martindale offers readers fundamental knowledge, hope, a sense of identity and, ultimately, a path toward peace of mind.

Martindale combines her education, business expertise, and personal experiences to bring readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book's twenty-seven chapters are grouped into seven sections: (One) Considering Long-Term Care Options; (Two) Caregiving Challenges; (Three) Creating a Plan; (Four) Aging in Place With Additional Care; (Five) Senior Living Communities; (Six) Touring Senior Communities; and (Seven) After the Bloom Fades. The chapters build gradually to mimic the progression of the journey caregivers take with their senior loved one, whether that individual is their mother, father, aunt, uncle, sibling, spouse, friend, or neighbor.

'Graceful Last Chapters' has achieved a perfect 5 star rating on Amazon. One reviewer stated, "It is rare to encounter such an obviously experienced counselor in the field of Senior Care as Cynthia who demonstrates on every page of this impressive and ultimately authoritarian guide such tenderness, calm and candor." Another said, "This book captures not only the practical information on choices for seniors but it deals with the tougher emotional side of caring for loved ones as they age."

"We can only make informed choices if we have enough of the right information to make those choices," Martindale concluded. "People new to caregiving are overwhelmed with options. There are too many choices, all of them difficult. People new to caregiving need help, not sales pitches. They need information, not hearsay. 'Graceful Last Chapters' provides rock-solid advice and information that can help seniors age at home - gracefully."

Cynthia Martindale is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at cindy@martindalecopywriting.com. 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. More information is available at http://www.bookforcaregivers.com.

About Cynthia Neher Martindale:

Cynthia Neher Martindale holds degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents. She  lives in Flossmoor, Illinois, with her husband and son.

Contact:

Cynthia Neher Martindale
cindy@martindalecopywriting.com
http://www.bookforcaregivers.com

Leia Mais…

The Ultimate Guide To Planning For Senior Care - Author Cynthia Neher Martindale's 'Graceful Last Chapters', Offers Fundamental Knowledge And Hope To Senior Caregivers

Martindale's latest book is an invaluable resource that helps caregivers chart a clear path through caregiving challenges, options, and eventual heartbreak

A recent article on the CBS New York website, reported by Brian Conybeare, presented a story that graphically illustrates the plight that many seniors face in regards to the senior housing issue. In White Plains, NY, the residents of a senior living complex are being ordered to move out, as the owner intends to convert their housing units into luxury apartments. Needless to say the residents are not pleased, some even going so far as to say the forced move was "destroying them and their families." While the owner of the complex has made it clear that no one will be homeless, offering housing in temporary rooms in another building across the street, this does little to satisfy some of the residents who consider this to be their "last stop".

Certainly the decision to enter a senior housing facility is a good plan for some people. However, even the best laid plans can go awry. What do we do then? In regards to planning for senior care, it would not be possible to plan for every conceivable scenario. The key to peace of mind is to have a plan that accounts for every likely possibility. That is not only possible - it is necessary. But people new to caregiving for seniors are overwhelmed with options. There are too many choices - most of them difficult and confusing. First time senior caregivers are often overwhelmed.

Cynthia Neher Martindale, author of 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care', is a veteran of all things senior-related. In 'Graceful Last Chapters', she shares her twenty years of experience with senior care in a voice filled with compassion, understanding, and an insider's point of view. As the primary caregiver for her parents in their declining years, as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities, and as a lawyer, Ms. Martindale brings readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book is filled with support and guidance for caregivers, clearly defined options for care, and the ways and means for readers to craft their own successful journey through caregiving challenges and heartbreak. Ms. Martindale offers readers fundamental knowledge, hope, a sense of identity and, ultimately, a path toward peace of mind.

"Reader's first response to the sudden closing of New York's Esplanade Senior Living Residence will likely be outrage and empathy for residents and their family members,” Martindale stated. “After all, each senior's personal journey to choose the Esplanade as their new home was complex and exhausting in itself.  There were discussions and decision making, touring options, downsizing, packing, moving, adjustments, making new friends and, hopefully, eventually, significant pleasure.  And now they have to do it all over again?  The relocating residents and their families can expect some difficult days ahead, but could this situation have been prevented?  The answer is yes.”

Martindale cautions, “As a shopping consumer of adult care communities, always be certain the facility is appropriately licensed by the state's Department of Health.  Certification verifies adult care facilities meet regulatory standards for personal care and supervision. Ideally the license will be prominently displayed in a public area of the community, but if not, ask to see it.  If the community is not licensed, and the Esplanade was not, the risk is unacceptable. Senior living residents may always be disappointed by the occasional surprise change in management, personnel, or programming that disappoint, but the situation at the Esplanade is a different animal altogether.  The blame is clearly on the Esplanade for failure to comply with the law, but always remember, caveat emptor -- buyer beware."

Martindale combines her education, business expertise, and personal experiences to bring readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. [Her academic accomplishments include degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.).] 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents.

The book's twenty-seven chapters are grouped into seven sections: (One) Considering Long-Term Care Options; (Two) Caregiving Challenges; (Three) Creating a Plan; (Four) Aging in Place With Additional Care; (Five) Senior Living Communities; (Six) Touring Senior Communities; and (Seven) After the Bloom Fades. The chapters build gradually to mimic the progression of the journey caregivers take with their senior loved one, whether that individual is their mother, father, aunt, uncle, sibling, spouse, friend, or neighbor.

'Graceful Last Chapters' has achieved a perfect 5 star rating on Amazon. One reviewer stated, "It is rare to encounter such an obviously experienced counselor in the field of Senior Care as Cynthia who demonstrates on every page of this impressive and ultimately authoritarian guide such tenderness, calm and candor." Another said, "This book captures not only the practical information on choices for seniors but it deals with the tougher emotional side of caring for loved ones as they age."

Cynthia Martindale is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at cindy@martindalecopywriting.com. 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. More information is available at http://www.bookforcaregivers.com.

About Cynthia Neher Martindale:

Cynthia Neher Martindale holds degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents. She  lives in Flossmoor, Illinois, with her husband and son.

Contact:

Cynthia Neher Martindale
cindy@martindalecopywriting.com
http://www.bookforcaregivers.com

Leia Mais…

Caregiving For Seniors Can Be Overwhelming - Cynthia Martindale Offers Rock Solid Advice In 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care'

No one else in the world has Martindale's skill set. It's been formed by her education, experiences and professional work. She now serves as a Senior Care guide, counselor, coach, and teacher. Her book walks readers step-by-step through developing unique caregiving plans to meet their needs, goals, and finances

In a recent article titled 'A New Outlook On Caregiving' in the Herald Tribune, Harold Bubil described his experience as a first-time caregiver. Bubil, a newspaper editor and columnist, talked about how that experience gave him a new perspective on caregiving. It created in him a real admiration for those who find themselves in the caregiving role.

The caregiving experience can be challenging for some people and, for many others, completely overwhelming. Nobody can prepare adequately. The options, some new and unfamiliar, can cause feelings of inadequacy, fear or perhaps sheer panic. We must make the right decisions, but how do we do that when we don't know the facts or can't understand the most basic concepts? Most people struggle, sifting through all the options and making life changing decisions, any one of which could cause disaster at some unknown point in the future. No two situations are the same. There are no cut and dried solutions.

What we as caregivers need, more than anything, is a map that will allow us to make the right decisions and will help us rest assured that those decisions are the right decisions.

Cynthia Martindale has that map. No one else in the whole world has her particular skill set. She holds a law degree specializing in elder care. She was a manager in assisted living. And she was the primary caregiver for her own parents. She now serves as a guide, a counselor, a coach and a teacher. She understands the fear, the problems and the frustration. Cynthia's book, 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care', walks readers step-by-step through developing their own caregiving plan, one that is unique to their situation and accomplishes their personal caregiving goals.

"We never know when our personal journey as caregiver will begin or how long it will last," Martindale stated. "The journey can begin suddenly and, in the blink of any eye, life is forever changed. Or, it can start slowly and build so gradually that we’re surprised to discover who we’ve become -- a caregiver. Whichever way it happens, it almost always takes us by surprise. The one thing we know for certain is we’re needed by someone who depends on us for help."

Topics covered in the book include:

* Life as a caregiver for seniors: Uncover all the options for care, do your best work, and find peace of mind when your journey’s done.

* Long term care: Learn how to create the best plan for today and for future needs, then make it happen. You won’t avoid the hard parts -- legal preparation, financial planning, and medical history -- because they’re made easy.

* Senior Care at home: Learn about home health care, homecare, home care assistance, home health, and home care services -- and most importantly -- what makes them different?  Find resources, interview, hire, get the right mix, and locate the latest technology.

* Senior Care in retirement communities: Demystify how to find the senior care you need at a senior living community. You’ll learn criteria for independent living, assisted living, and memory care facilities. Ask the right questions to uncover what you need to know, and get ready to tour.

* Decision-making made easy: Viable options for healthy senior living can be either ageing at home with additional care or senior care inside senior housing.

Readers will be better prepared to help make choices for seniors who need more care. They will form a knowledge base to proceed on the journey, learn the lay of the land, the terminology and definitions, the common twists and turns that can’t be controlled, and the options likely faced along the way. They will become better guides, partners, and friends to those who depend on them. Above all, readers will know they are not alone.

Cynthia Martindale is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at cindy@martindalecopywriting.com. 'Graceful Last Chapters' is available at Amazon and other book retailers. More information is available at her website at http://www.bookforcaregivers.com.

About Cynthia Martindale:

Cynthia Neher Martindale combines her education, business expertise, and personal experiences to bring readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. Her academic accomplishments include degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents. Its pages are filled with support and guidance for caregivers, clearly defined options for care, and the ways and means for readers to craft their own successful journey through caregiving challenges and heartbreak. Ms. Martindale offers readers fundamental knowledge, hope, a sense of identity and, ultimately, a path toward peace of mind. Cynthia lives in Flossmoor, Illinois.

Contact:

Cynthia Martindale
cindy@martindalecopywriting.com
http://www.bookforcaregivers.com

Leia Mais…

Cynthia Neher Martindale, Author Of 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care', To Appear On The Authors Show On November 10, 2015

Martindale's latest book is an invaluable resource that helps caregivers chart a clear path through caregiving challenges and heartbreak

Cynthia Neher Martindale, author of 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care', will appear on The Authors Show on November 10, 2015. Martindale is a veteran of all things senior-related. In 'Graceful Last Chapters', she shares her twenty years of experience with senior care in a voice filled with compassion, understanding, and an insider's point of view. As the primary caregiver for her parents in their declining years, as a sales and marketing director for senior living communities, and as a lawyer, Ms. Martindale brings readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. The book is filled with support and guidance for caregivers, clearly defined options for care, and the ways and means for readers to craft their own successful journey through caregiving challenges and heartbreak. Ms. Martindale offers readers fundamental knowledge, hope, a sense of identity and, ultimately, a path toward peace of mind.

'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is a non-fiction book filled with real life examples. The author shares true stories from her own personal history and adds altered versions of potential residents, residents, and their family members met during her years at senior communities.

 “I wrote this book to share what I learned as a first-time caregiver," Martindale stated, "one who was just as naive, as unknowing, and at times as overwhelmed as the next person who's feet are firmly planted in the 'Sandwich Generation.' I was blessed, though, with wonderful parents and hundreds of new friendships gathered during my professional career -- seniors and their family members whom I gladly helped find answers to their needs.  This is not a book about me, however. It's a book about being prepared, knowing at least intellectually what lies ahead, having resources, asking questions, knowing you're not alone, and believing -- when all is said and done -- that you did the best you could possibly do for someone you'll miss terribly when they're no longer on this earth."

Martindale combines her education, business expertise, and personal experiences to bring readers a valuable resource about caring for aging loved ones. Her academic accomplishments include degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents.

The book's twenty-seven chapters are grouped into seven sections: (One) Considering Long-Term Care Options; (Two) Caregiving Challenges; (Three) Creating a Plan; (Four) Aging in Place With Additional Care; (Five) Senior Living Communities; (Six) Touring Senior Communities; and (Seven) After the Bloom Fades. The chapters build gradually to mimic the progression of the journey caregivers take with their senior loved one, whether that individual is their mother, father, aunt, uncle, sibling, spouse, friend, or neighbor.

'Graceful Last Chapters' has achieved a perfect 5 star rating on Amazon. One reviewer stated, "It is rare to encounter such an obviously experienced counselor in the field of Senior Care as Cynthia who demonstrates on every page of this impressive and ultimately authoritarian guide such tenderness, calm and candor." Another said, "This book captures not only the practical information on choices for seniors but it deals with the tougher emotional side of caring for loved ones as they age."

Martindale's interview will air on The Authors Show for a 24 hour period on November 10, 2015. Cynthia is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at cindy@martindalecopywriting.com. 'Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care' is available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. More information is available at http://www.martindalecopywriting.com.

About Cynthia Neher Martindale:

Cynthia Neher Martindale holds degrees from Hillsdale College (B.A. in English), Northern Illinois University (M.A. in English), and Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D.). Graceful Last Chapters: Helping Seniors Who Need More Care is the result of her years as both a sales and marketing director for senior living communities and as the primary caregiver for her parents. She  lives in Flossmoor, Illinois, with her husband and son.

Contact:

Cynthia Neher Martindale
cindy@martindalecopywriting.com
http://www.martindalecopywriting.com

Leia Mais…