Nationally-Recognized Author and Journalist, Francine Russo, Discusses "The Parent-Care Wars" at Elder Care Professionals' Conference

Online, April 29, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Francine Russo, author of the book, They're Your Parents Too! How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents' Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy, will provide the keynote presentation for the Law Firm of Marshall, Parker & Associates' 15th Annual Professional Update at the Genetti Hotel in Williamsport, PA on May 5, 2011 and at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs in Wilkes-Barre, PA on May 6, 2011 from 7:30 AM until 12:00 PM.

Many professionals who work with aging adults and their families have been witness to the power struggles and family feuds that are fueled by the tension of caring for someone who needs long term care. Not only can these internal family conflicts span generations, those disagreements oftentimes impact and prevent that aging loved one from getting the best care and services they deserve. Russo, a widely recognized journalist, will delve into these issues during her 9:20 AM session.

Russo is known for being among the first to spot developing trends, particularly in her own boomer generation. For nearly a decade, Russo covered the boomer and aging beat for Time magazine, becoming Time's "boomer expert" with her regularly featured "Ask Francine" column. She has appeared on Oprah and has written for national publications like The Atlantic, The New York Times Magazine, Redbook, Family Circle, and The Village Voice.

The Annual Professional Update is hosted by the Law Firm of Marshall, Parker & Associates with support from many organizations and sponsors. For fifteen years, the firm has invited experts to present at this free, morning conference to educate professionals about the changes affecting their consumers and network with hundreds of their colleagues. Continuing education credits are available at little or no cost to Accountants, Attorneys, Certified Financial Planners, Nurses, Personal Care Home Administrators and Social Workers. More information is available at www.paelderlaw.com or by calling 1-800-401-4552.