National Family Caregivers Association

Friday Nov 20, 2009

A FAMILY CAREGIVER SPEAKS UP

"It Doesn't Have to Be This Hard"

AUTHOR: Suzanne Mintz, President and Co-Founder National Family Caregivers Association

As noted on "The Today Show"--the nationally recognized advocate and award-winning President of the National Family Caregivers Association offers America's millions of caregivers her own inspiring story and expert advice for speaking up for themselves, the loved ones in their care, and all family caregivers.

ABOUT THE BOOK: Full of advice for family caregivers, this one of a kind book written by a family caregiver provides lessons from family caregivers across the country, tips for interacting with the healthcare system to better meet the needs of families dealing with chronic illness, and a cogent presentation of how public policy has a profound effect on even the most intimate details of life in caregiving families.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Suzanne Mintz, President and Co-Founder of the National Family Caregivers Association, is a nationally recognized leader on family caregiving issues.

She is the author of three books and numerous articles on the topic, the recipient of several prestigious awards for her work on behalf of family caregivers, and an advisor to many including: healthcare professionals, corporations, and policy makers.

For individual book orders order HERE:

If you are a professional working with family caregivers or an organization serving family caregivers contact NFCA for bulk ordering information at 301-942-6430.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THE BOOK:
"Suzanne Mintz has deftly woven together self-help ideas and emotional guidance for individual family caregivers with an inspirational call to arms for health policy change. Through her own powerful personal story, she tackles the range of emotions and the challenges facing every caregiver. And most important, she offers advice on how to ask for help. In addition she has taken the discussion of family caregiving issues to the next level and clearly explains why they demand the attention of our elected officials. Whether you are a current or future family caregiver, or a health policy advocate, you'll want to read, and re-read, this book. As the mother of a son with a disability, I only wish I'd read Suzanne's book before I brought him home from the hospital."
--Judy Woodruff, senior correspondent, "The News Hour with Jim Lehrer"

"In this revised book, Suzanne Mintz displays the passionate resolve of the most tenaciously committed family caregivers combined with the eminent good sense of the most resourceful ones. She, and her book, embody the very qualities that she preaches to help loving caregivers better sustain themselves."
--Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD, psychologist and author of The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers

"This book is like a good friend whose only aim is to make life better for you and your loved one. Somehow Suzanne gently kicks your butt into action for your own well being, as well as the person you are caring for. An ally in the face of fear and the all too present unknown, her experiences illuminate the concern and struggle of both caregiver and care recipient. All of us can become advocates for ourselves, and our loved ones, in ways big and small. A Family Caregiver Speaks Up presents a plan that is doable - and sets you on a course to create your own plan -your own map, to help you navigate the journey that you and your loved one are now embarking on."
--Robin Francis, family caregiver

For individual book orders order HERE:

If you are a professional working with family caregivers or an organization serving family caregivers contact NFCA for bulk ordering information at 301-942-6430.