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There is a part of caregiving that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough. It’s not the bathing. It’s not the medications. It’s not the appointments, the paperwork, the interrupted sleep, or even the physical exhaustion. It’s the decisions. The decisions you have to make for someone you love when you…
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A 24-Hour Day as a Family Caregiver
10:00 PM – Nighttime Routine Begins Caring for an elderly loved one is a 24/7 responsibility. Tonight, I transfer my grandmother from her wheelchair to…
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Caregiving Tips for Elderly Loved Ones: How to Prevent Burnout and Find Balance
Caring for an elderly loved one is deeply meaningful—but it’s also one of the most physically and emotionally demanding roles a person can take on.…
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“You Have a B.S. in Chemistry…What Do You Know About Caregiver Stress?”
More Than You Think. Most people know me as a chemistry enthusiast—five intense years of labs, equations, and research earned me that degree. What they…
● 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.
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