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.
Drowning in Caregiving? This Book Might Be the Only Lifeline You Get
Graphic with bold navy text reading “Drowning in Caregiving? This book might be the only lifeline you get,” above an image of a red and white life preserver on a beige background
How to Bathe Someone Who Can’t Get Out of Bed
Caregiver gently giving a bed bath to a person lying in bed at home, using proper bedside hygiene technique.
How to Step Away Without the House Burning Down: The Care Sheet Fix
Caregiver reviewing a handwritten care-sheet at home, preparing to step away confidently without chaos.
Caregiver Burnout: What Actually Helps (And What Doesn’t)
Text graphic titled “Caregiver Burnout: What Actually Helps (And What Doesn’t)” with bold statements about burnout being a bloodletting and total physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion.
They’re Not Eating. Now What
Caregiver seated next to a loved one at the kitchen table during a gentle, mealtime moment — offering support when appetite is low.
Wound Care Must-Haves for Family Caregivers
Wound care essentials spread on a table: gauze pads, medical scissors, tape, and antiseptic for home caregiving.
Caregiving Without a Net. 7 Lessons Learned the Hard Way
Caregiver helping a loved one into bed at nighttime in a softly lit bedroom—real-world caregiver resilience.
Why Most Caregiver Advice Misses the Point
Caregiver and loved one leaning into a serious but supportive conversation at home — real-world caregiving over clichés.
Untrained, Not Uncaring: The Reality of Family Caregivers
Caregiver at bedside offering support and compassion in a quiet moment.
Tools of the Trade: What Every At-Home Caregiver Should Have on Hand
Essential caregiver supplies on a hall table: gloves, first aid kit, gait belt, incontinence pads, and a notebook.
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.