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Locked Out
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Esham's compelling narrative pulls back the curtain on the hidden epidemic of elder neglect, uncovering harrowing stories from nursing homes and assisted living communities nationwide. With painstaking detail, she highlights systemic breakdowns, poor staffing practices, and regulatory loopholes that have left countless seniors vulnerable to neglect and abuse, both historically and increasingly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Intertwining investigative journalism with heartfelt memoir, Esham vividly recounts her personal journey, providing readers with a gripping account of her grandmother's tragic experience. Her relentless pursuit of justice and accountability exposes how profit-driven motives often supersede compassionate care and patient safety in the eldercare industry.
Yet, "Locked Out" transcends mere exposé-it serves as an invaluable resource and a passionate call-to-action. Drawing from her successful advocacy campaign in Delaware that culminated in transformative eldercare legislation, Esham equips readers with actionable insights, practical strategies, and a detailed guide for effecting meaningful change. Readers are encouraged and empowered to build effective advocacy networks, engage with policymakers, and enact reforms that ensure dignity, respect, and high-quality care for all elders.
This essential book is an urgent wake-up call for seniors, families, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and concerned citizens everywhere, reminding us of our collective responsibility to protect and honor the older generations who have given us so much.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
238
Release Date:
2025-04-15
Publication Date:
2025-04-17
Publisher:
Defiance Press and Publishing
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1966625014
ISBN13:
9781966625018
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Weight:
351 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
13 cm
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