You didn’t sign up for this

But here you are somewhere in the middle of a marathon you never expected to run – one with no mile markers, no finish line in sight, and no cheering crowds along the route.​

Caring for a spouse, parent, friend or someone who simply has no one else can feel like an endless run across unfamiliar terrain. It’s physically and emotionally depleting, and too often, you feel that you’re expected to just keep going – without rest, without guidance and without complaint.​

In this compassionate and deeply practical guide, Dr. Wolfgang Spangenberger – a former chief of surgery and seasoned healthcare mediator – offers a clear, steadying presence for those navigating the exhausting miles of caregiving. This is all about you. Drawing on decades of experience, he delivers tools to help you stay grounded, centered and strong throughout the long haul.

the Companion Workbook

This Workbook is a companion for those early, messy, exhausting days, offering you perspective, honesty, and a reminder that while caregiving may have changed everything, you still matter—and you’re not alone.​

Worksheets include:​

• Are Your Coping Skills Up To Par?​
• Risk Assessment of Burnout​
• The Burnout Test​
• A Rational Pulse Before Calling it Quits​
• When to consider a Professional Care Facility​
• Writing a Letter from Today​
• Alzheimer Dementia – New Ways of Communicating