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Caregiving for a Spouse
When Strength Shifts: Sitting With the End Stage By Marguerite Wolf, OT and Caregiver Coach I sat in the room with them...

Marguerite wolf
5 hours ago3 min read


The Real Reasons Caregivers Don’t Ask for Help—and What to Do Instead
We hear it all the time: “Ask for help.” But what happens when asking feels harder than just doing it yourself? If you’ve ever been told...

Marguerite wolf
Aug 55 min read


Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver Burnout Is a Signal, Not a Character Flaw This post isn’t polished. It’s not pre-planned. It’s not a tidy checklist. It’s a...

Marguerite wolf
Jul 293 min read


Caregiver Syndrome Is Real—And You’re Not Alone
If you’ve ever felt completely overwhelmed, irritable, anxious, or even resentful while caring for an aging parent or for someone you...

Marguerite wolf
Jul 163 min read


How to Care for an Elderly Parent at Home Without Burning Out
Caring for an aging parent at home can be rewarding—but it often comes at the cost of your own health and peace of mind. This guide offers practical steps to create a sustainable care plan, find hidden resources, set boundaries without guilt, and build a team that makes caregiving lighter and more human.

Marguerite wolf
Jul 102 min read


The Burden We Carry—and How We Choose to Carry It: A Call to Caregivers in a Failing System
There’s a conversation we need to start having more openly—especially now, when so many supports are unraveling right before our eyes. We...

Marguerite wolf
Jun 33 min read


The Power of the Loan Closet: A Hidden Gem for Caregivers
Let’s talk about durable medical equipment —those items like shower chairs, grab bars, walkers, and commodes. In the caregiving world, we...

Marguerite wolf
May 253 min read


Caregiving Secret Sauce
I’ve seen a lot of caregiving situations over the years. Some families have multiple hands on deck. Others have paid help. But one of...

Marguerite wolf
May 202 min read


What If It’s Not Safe Anymore? A Caregiver’s Personal Story About Driving Decisions
Every Mother’s Day, I find myself thinking of my mom—not just who she was, but the way she moved through the world and brought the rest...

Marguerite wolf
May 113 min read


When Caregiving Support Leads to Frustration: A Lesson from the Field
In my 30 years of working with families across all kinds of caregiving situations, I’ve learned that even with experience, I’m still...

Marguerite wolf
Apr 302 min read


April is OT Month!! What in the world is OT? Can an OT help me with caring for my Mom who can be a bit 'stubborn'?
Occupational Therapy (OT) is a caregivers best friend. Blends medical needs with psychological needs of both caregivers and caree.

Marguerite wolf
Apr 13, 20242 min read
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