Roberts and Pruitt interview Best-Selling Author Candace Esham

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Best-Selling Author Candace Esham Shares Her Powerful Story on The Defiance Daily Show
On June 20, 2025, Roberts and Pruitt delivered a compelling special broadcast featuring best-selling author Candace Esham, whose groundbreaking book "Locked Out: Elder Neglect and the Keys to Change" has captivated readers nationwide. This wasn't just another author interview—it was a powerful call to action that left viewers deeply moved.
Candace shared the heartbreaking story of her beloved grandmother, "Memom," a dedicated geriatric nurse who ironically became a victim of the very system she once served with compassion. When COVID lockdowns separated families from their loved ones in long-term care facilities, Memom suffered months of neglect that ultimately led to her tragic death from a preventable foot infection. The interview revealed shocking details about how isolation policies created a perfect storm for elder abuse and neglect.
What makes Candace's story extraordinary isn't just the personal tragedy—it's her incredible transformation from grieving granddaughter to fearless advocate. She founded the Delaware Elder Care Advocacy Coalition and successfully championed six unanimous legislative bills to protect seniors. Her mission is crystal clear: hold those responsible for elder care accountable and create systemic changes to prevent the abuse that's far too common in our aging care system.
Roberts and Pruitt expertly guided viewers through Candace's journey from despair to determination, highlighting her professional background in regulatory compliance that equipped her to tackle this complex fight. The interview showcased how one person's courage can create monumental change.
"Locked Out" is available for order through major retailers including Amazon, and Barnes & Noble online. This powerful memoir isn't just a book—it's a blueprint for protecting our most vulnerable citizens and ensuring no family endures what Candace's did.
Key Words: eldercare, neglect, advocacy, accountability, COVID, legislation, reform
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