Caregiver's Corner (Blog) is your no-fluff guide to the messy, sacred, everyday work of caring for someone else. Each post covers practical tips, product picks, and real-world advice for at-home caregivers—especially the ones who never got any training. Backed by The Unmedical Manual, these are affiliate-supported resources designed to make hard days a little easier, one smart tool at a time.
How Not to Break Your Back: Real Talk on Lifting, Turning, and Transferring Without Getting Hurt
Caregiver lifting someone by keeping knees bent, feet shoulder-width apart, and person held close—safe transfer technique.
Essential Questions New Caregivers Should Ask
Caregiver and senior having a calm discussion over essential questions to ask — notebook and pen on table.
Caregiver Survival Guide: Avoiding Burnout & Finding Balance
Caregiver pausing at home with coffee and notebook – surviving burnout.
Condom Catheters and Drainage Bags 101
Close-up view of a condom catheter connected to a drainage bag, showing tubing and attachment, used for urinary incontinence care.
Let’s Talk About Leaks: What Every At-Home Caregiver Needs to Know
Caregiver grabbing unscented wipes and skin protectant for incontinence—real-life leak care.
Preventing Pressure Ulcers: A Guide for Caregivers
Pressure ulcers start with staying in the same position too long. Learn easy, real-world ways—like repositioning, skin care, and simple tools—to stop bedsores before they start.
Why I Wrote The Unmedical Manual for Caregivers — And Why You Might Need It Too
This book was written because people get thrown into caregiving without warning or training... It’s plain, honest language about bathing, feeding, skin care, mental status changes, body mechanics, and more. It’s built for real homes, not hospitals—because that’s where most caregiving happens.