Comfort knows no age. Connection knows no bounds.

At Moxie, we are continually reminded that our weighted blankets are more than just products—they are companions through caregiving, grief, and growth.

One of the most noble missions in life is to continue to care, especially when it’s the hardest.

I met a woman, let’s call her Elinor for discretion, at a birthday celebration for a dear friend (Happy Birthday again! Thank you for the invite and the soulful connection).

Elinor is one of the sweetest souls I’ve encountered. As we chatted about family and children (she has 12 great-grandchildren now. Amazing!), our conversation turned to bedtime routines — and how Moxie Weighted Blankets have helped ease nighttime anxiety in kids. You know those videos where parents try to sneak out of a sleeping child’s room without waking them? Yeah — those.

Elinor then shared that she recently became a caretaker for her elderly mother, who is living with Alzheimer’s.

How heartbreaking it is to watch a mind slowly slip away, forgetting the very people who they loved and cared for all their lives.

I’ve been there. I remember when my father, during his final days battling cancer, stopped recognizing my brother, my mom, and even me. He remembered my mother’s name, but not who she was to him anymore.

Elinor’s mother, too, regressed emotionally, becoming more like a frightened child, especially at night.

And in those moments, it’s not just about rest. It’s about security. About presence. And that’s where weighted blankets become more than just blankets—they become anchors. Grounding tools. Silent reassurances that say, “You’re not alone.”

Because the need for comfort, for safety, for connection — it doesn’t end in childhood.

A Younger woman cares for an elderly mother

From children overcoming nighttime anxiety to elderly loved ones navigating memory loss, weighted support can make all the difference.

Inspired by a recent conversation shared by one of our founders, we're reflecting on the power of presence and how Moxie helps make those tender moments more comforting.