The Best Medicine

Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP

The overwhelming demands of caregiving frequently exhaust the caregiver physically, mentally and spiritually. Learn how laughter soothes the soul and weary mind.

Caring at Work: Tips for employees

Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP

20-50% of employees are also family caregivers. These simple tips ease the stress of feeling torn between both “jobs.”

Caring at Work: Tips for employers

Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP

Caregiving employees are the ones most worthy of retention, as their determination and commitment apply to both their home and work lives. These tips offer ideas to support the working caregiver.

Taking Care

Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP

Because 25% of the world population is caring for someone, everyone knows a person in a caregiving role. Here are 12 easy tips to help care for that caregiver.

Caring for the Caregiver

Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSP

These 10 tips help the healthcare worker care for the patient and the caregiver. This is the text of LeAnn’s article that appeared in the September 2004 issue of Pennsylvania Nurse magazine. It also was published by The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.