CONROE, TX — January 9, 2025 — Defiance Press & Publishing proudly announces the signing of author and elder care advocate Candace Esham for her powerful new book, “Locked Out: Elder Neglect and the Keys to Change.”
In this eye-opening exposé, Esham chronicles her journey from grieving granddaughter to legislative champion after losing her beloved grandmother to preventable neglect in an assisted living facility. The book reveals shocking incidents of elder neglect in America’s long-term care facilities, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, while offering practical strategies for creating meaningful change.
“Locked Out” goes beyond identifying problems to provide actionable solutions for families, caregivers, and policymakers. Esham shares her expertise in building effective advocacy teams and navigating complex policy frameworks, drawing from her successful campaign that resulted in six landmark bills improving oversight and care standards in Delaware.
“Candace Esham’s work represents exactly the kind of principled, impactful voice that Defiance Press seeks to amplify,” said Lisa Woodward, Director of Publishing at Defiance Press. “Her book not only exposes critical failures in our elder care system but provides a roadmap for reform that aligns perfectly with our mission to publish literature that makes a difference. We are incredibly honored to help bring this important work to readers across America, especially when it addresses such a universal concern as the dignity and proper care of our elders.”
Esham, an engineer by training, founded the Delaware Elder Care Advocacy Coalition following her grandmother’s death. Her unique background in regulatory compliance and performance improvement brings valuable insights to the ongoing national conversation about elder care reform.
“Locked Out: Elder Neglect and the Keys to Change” is essential reading for seniors, their families, policy makers, and anyone concerned about the quality of elder care in America.
For more information or to request review copies, please contact:
Lisa Woodward
Director of Publishing
Defiance Press & Publishing, LLC
2685 S. Loop 336W, Suite B
Conroe, TX 77304
[email protected]
www.DefiancePress.com
About Defiance Press & Publishing:
Defiance Press & Publishing amplifies voices who might not otherwise be heard by mainstream America. As a publisher of principled fiction, non-fiction, current events, and children’s literature from outstanding authors, Defiance Press places special emphasis on God, country, liberty, and conservatism to serve the diverse interests of readers through various imprints.
