LeAnn Thieman

Motivational Speaker,  Author, Nurse

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Chicken Soup for the Caregiver's Soul

LeAnn Thieman, co-author

       Over 54 million Americans help care for ailing family members. Millions more lay and professional caregivers selflessly minister to people in homes, daycare, and community services. While often rewarding, this benevolence requires tremendous emotional, physical, and  spiritual strength. That's why we created Chicken Soup for the Caregiver's Soul, Stories to Inspire Caregivers in the Home, the Community and the World

         LeAnn met former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, who wrote a personal and touching Forward to Chicken Soup for the Caregiver’s Soul.  A portion of this book’s proceeds is donated to the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving. At the invitation of Mrs. Carter, LeAnn presented her ‘Caregiver Soul’ keynote at the Institute’s annual conference in Atlanta                                                         Read more about the Institute under Resources below

     New        Caregiver’s    Keynote   for details

       Whether they’ve chosen caregiving as a profession or caregiving has chosen them, the caregiver’s daily commitment and sacrifice are true testaments to the human spirit. Currently, the few caregiving books on the market offer  “How-to” solutions to ease caregiver burnout, but no other books offer inspirational stories of real-life experiences that will replace possible guilt, resentment and frustration with hope, courage, and strength. The need to be understood is said to be the greatest human need - this book offers that understanding. Chicken Soup for the Caregiver's Soul offers a respite from their responsibilities, bringing uplifting and comforting insights to fill caregivers with renewed hope, courage, and strength.

Caregiver’s Soul sample story - click here!

Resources

     LeAnn has published numerous articles and interviews on the topic of caregiving. You can find these and other links under Media Room>Articles & Interviews.

   The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving promotes the mental health and well being of individuals, families, and professional caregivers through research, education and training. Its focus is on generic caregiving that pertains to all caregivers across various illnesses and disabilities; incorporation of both lay and professional points of view; and collaboration among front-line caregivers, academicians and students to improve the caregiving process. www.rosalynncarter.org

     Johnson & Johnson’s The Caregiver Initiative created a website for caregivers. Every major caregiving organization joined with this site, sharing content, resources, and web links, committing to making it the #1 comprehensive website for caregivers.  www.strengthforcaring.com

   National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA) is the only constituency organization that reaches across the boundaries of different diagnoses, different relationships and different life stages to address the common needs and concerns of all family caregivers.   www.nfcacares.org

   American Association of Retired Persons  (AARP) offers many free pamphlets and caregiver help at www.aarp.org/life/caregiving

   Faith in Action, an interfaith volunteer caregiving program, invites Americans of every faith to work together to improve the lives of their neighbors of all ages with long-term health needs, through nearly 1,000 Faith in Action programs nationwide. www.fiavolunteers.org

   The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers. Resource guides and information are available. www.caregiving.org

   Today’s Caregiver magazine includes up-to-the-minute advice on topics such as incontinence, grandparent caregiving, mobility, Alzheimer’s, cancer and ALS caregiving, as well as cover interviews with celebrity caregivers. The magazine produces The Fearless Caregiver book and conferences and www.caregiver.com, an online caregiver community.

   National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) is committed to improving end-of-life care and expanding access to hospice care with the goal of enhancing quality of life for people living with a life-limiting illness and their loved ones. NHPCO can provide information on hospice and help people locate a hospice or palliative care provider in their area.  www.hospiceinfo.org

     Children of Aging Parents (CAPS) is a 25 -year-old non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of family caregivers through information and referral services, educational outreach and the establishment and facilitation of support groups. www.caps4caregivers.org

     Family Caregiver Alliance offers programs at national, state and local levels to support and sustain caregivers. FCA is a public voice for caregivers; championing their cause through education, services, research and advocacy.  www.caregiver.org

     The Alzheimer’s Association, a national network of chapters, is dedicated to advancing Alzheimer’s research and helping those affected by the disease. Advocacy is a major component of their mission. www.alz.org

     ALZwell Caregiver Support is dedicated to helping dementia caregivers to find understanding, wisdom, and support throughout the caregiving journey.  www.alzwell.com

Speaker Resources

Humorous Motivational Speaker Brad Montgomery from Denver, Colorado offers funny keynote speeches, business entertainment and motivational humor.

Motivating, enthusiastic, empathetic, timely and inspirational, Gary Barg helps caregivers learn how to receive the best the healthcare system has to offer, to become a respected member of their loved ones care team and care for themselves. Gary is Founder and Editor in Chief of Today’s Caregiver magazine and caregiver.com, Contact: 1-800-829-2734 and gary@caregiver.com

Suzanne Mintz is the president/co-founder of the National Family Caregivers Association and speaks to both professional and family caregiver audiences about various aspects of life as a family caregiver and its health policy implications. Ms. Mintz is a recognized spokesperson for family caregivers and a leader in the movement to create a more family caregiver-friendly America. suzanne.mintz@thefamilycaregiver.org and www.thefamilycaregiver.org
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