The story of Chris MacLellan and his partner, Richard Schiffer was chronicled in a 2015 Pulitzer Prize nominated story about their journey of caregiving. The story told of the challenges that LGBT partners have in dealing with the medical and legal system, but it also told of the love and joy that Richard’s last years had on their relationship. Out of this experience, Chris has written a powerful and compelling book that informs caregivers about how to deal with the challenges that they will encounter, regardless of sexual orientation, family situation or age. This book is People Tested Publications’ latest book in their “What’s the Deal … [Read more...]
People Tested Podcast – October 2015 – Chris MacLellan interviews Mike Padawer, author of “What’s the Deal with Long Term Care?”
Chris MacLellan interviews author, Mike Padawer, author of "What's the Deal with Long Term Care" about the importance of long term planning as part of everyone's financial plan. Chris MacLellan's long awaiting book, "What's the Deal with Caregiving?", which provides valuable insights for caregivers based on his own experience, which was chronicles in a Pulitzer Prize nominated story, is being released this month in celebration of National Caregiving Month. … [Read more...]
Much Needed Family Caregiver Guide Just Published to Help Families Challenged by ALS, Lou Gehrig’s Disease
September 27, 2015: People Tested Media’s latest book, “Someone I Love Has ALS - A Family Caregiving Guide”, edited by Jodi O'Donnell-Ames has just been published. The book is uniquely directed to families of the more than 30,000 Americans who are currently battling Lou Gehrig’s disease (aka ALS- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). ALS is a neurodegenerative, terminal illness that received huge awareness with the 2014 Ice Bucket Challenge phenomenon, which has raised awareness and funds for the disease, which currently has no cure. Jack Tatar, owner of People Tested Media, says of the book’s publication, “With more awareness and 5,000 newly … [Read more...]