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Most caregiver injuries don’t happen during emergencies.They happen during daily routines — helping someone out of bed, rushing to the bathroom, bending one more time when you’re already exhausted. As a woman caregiver — especially if you’re doing most of this alone — your body takes the hit first. If…
● Latest Articles
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Best Back-Saving Products for Caregivers Who Lift Alone
If you’re a caregiver doing everything yourself, back pain isn’t a possibility — it’s a probability. Most caregiver injuries don’t come from one dramatic accident.…
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A Letter to the Caregiver Who Is Completely Worn Out
Dear You, I see you. Even if no one else does—I do. I see how tired your eyes are.How your body aches in ways sleep…
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DIY Home Safety Fixes That Make Caregiving Safer (No Remodeling Required)
Caregiving often happens in homes that were never designed for mobility challenges, medical equipment, or long-term care. When you’re the only one helping, every dark…
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Caregiver Grief: Why Loss Feels So Complicated After Caregiving
Caregiver grief is unlike any other kind of loss. When caregiving ends—whether through death, placement, or a sudden shift in responsibility—the grief that follows often…
● About Me
Caregiver. Chemist. Human.
I’m Meggen — the heart behind The Piney Chemist. After years of intensive caregiving without much support, I started sharing the tools, lessons, and truths I wish someone had told me sooner. This space is for caregivers who feel tired, invisible, and overwhelmed — but keep going anyway. You’re not alone here.
