FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 6, 2025
New Book by Candace Esham Exposes Elder Neglect Crisis and Offers Solutions
CONROE, TX – Defiance Press & Publishing proudly announces the release of “Locked Out: Elder Neglect and the Keys to Change” by Candace Esham, now available for preorder. This powerful exposé reveals the hidden crisis of elder neglect in America’s long-term care facilities and provides a roadmap for effective advocacy and systemic change.
When Esham’s grandmother died from preventable neglect in an assisted living facility, she channeled her grief into action. “Locked Out” documents her journey from devastated granddaughter to successful advocate, culminating in the passage of six landmark bills in Delaware that improved oversight and care standards for seniors.
“This book tackles one of the most pressing yet overlooked issues in our healthcare system,” says Lisa Woodward, Director of Publishing at Defiance Press. “We are incredibly proud to bring Candace’s important work to readers across America. Her personal story combined with practical advocacy strategies makes ‘Locked Out’ not just a revealing exposé but a powerful tool for change. At Defiance Press, we seek to amplify voices that challenge the status quo and offer solutions to serious problems—Candace’s book exemplifies this mission perfectly.”
The book details shocking incidents of elder neglect before and during the COVID-19 pandemic while offering readers concrete strategies for:
- Building effective advocacy teams
- Navigating complex policy-making systems
- Implementing real change in elder care standards
Esham, an engineer by training, brings her expertise in regulatory compliance and performance improvement to bear on a broken system. After founding the Delaware Elder Care Advocacy Coalition, her work has become a model for elder care reform nationwide.
“Locked Out: Elder Neglect and the Keys to Change” is essential reading for seniors, their families, policy makers, and anyone concerned about elder care in America.
The book is now available for preorder at https://amzn.to/4m6U4n9
About the Author
Candace Esham is an engineer turned elder care advocate whose personal tragedy sparked a movement for change. After losing her beloved grandmother to neglect in an assisted living facility, Esham founded the Delaware Elder Care Advocacy Coalition. Her tireless efforts led to the passage of six landmark bills improving oversight and care standards in long-term care facilities. Esham’s unique background in regulatory compliance and performance improvement, combined with her personal experience, brings a powerful perspective to the fight for elder rights.
About Defiance Press & Publishing
Defiance Press & Publishing amplifies voices who might not otherwise be heard by mainstream America. The company publishes principled fiction, non-fiction, current events, and children’s literature from outstanding authors with a special emphasis on God, country, liberty, and conservatism, serving the diverse interests of readers through various imprints.
Contact Information
Lisa Woodward
Director of Publishing
Defiance Press & Publishing, LLC
2685 S. Loop 336W, Suite B
Conroe, TX 77304
[email protected]
www.DefiancePress.com
For review copies and interview requests, please contact Lisa Woodward.
