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
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