LOS ANGELES--()--Even though he’s pushing 80, Ed Asner has been flying high recently, starring as the comical curmudgeon “Carl Fredericksen” in the Disney/Pixar (NYSE: DIS) animated film “UP.” For his next project, Asner has his feet planted firmly on the ground in a new direct-to-DVD documentary Saving Our Parents available now at www.SavingOurParents.com.
“one elderly person is victimized every 2.7 minutes”
Hosted and narrated by Ed Asner, Saving Our Parents is a “must see” to help protect and educate the public, seniors and their adult children about safe and healthy aging. This National Mature Media Award-winning film also features information and insights from radio host/author Michael Reagan (adopted son of late President Ronald Reagan), LAPD Chief William Bratton, Los Angeles Director of Public Health, Dr. Jonathan Fielding and other experts.
Based on their own harrowing experience, Executive Producers, Debby & Ken Bitticks, are out to inspire and empower families to care for their loved ones in their golden years and have made Saving Our Parents available for families, health care professionals, caregivers, hospital staff and government agencies worldwide.
Popular intergenerational organizing expert, author Dorothy Breininger, comments, “one elderly person is victimized every 2.7 minutes,” and recommends Saving Our Parents to all of her audiences. Featuring real-life events, Saving Our Parents is a startling demonstration of the potential pitfalls facing today's aging adults. Bitticks adds, “This is a compelling documentary exposing scams and the devious crooks that prey on seniors.”
Professionals and experts (including Art Linkletter, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Michael Reagan) share life-saving knowledge and inspirational insights. Emmy Award-winning Producer, Jeff MacIntyre, covers compelling topics in Saving Our Parents and provides tips and solutions throughout. Clips: www.SavingOurParents.com
With the ever-growing recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the solutions presented in Saving Our Parents, Ed Asner ensures that when it comes to our aging loved ones, things will be looking “UP.” A portion of the film sale proceeds benefits the National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (NCPEA).
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