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.
Understanding Bed Alarms and Fall Prevention Gear
Bed alarms and fall prevention gear give caregivers peace of mind and loved ones an extra layer of safety. Learn how to choose the right system and use it effectively at home.
🚽 7 Essential Tips for Foley & SPT Care Made Simple | The Unmedical Caregiver’s Guide
Unmedical bridges medical professionals and family caregivers. Our mission: simplify hospital chaos, build trust with staff, and help families care with confidence — without burning out.
Hospital Playbook (Caregiver Edition): The Unmedical Guide to Surviving the System
Hospitals can feel overwhelming for families. The Hospital Playbook (Caregiver Edition) gives you practical strategies, scripts, and checklists to support your loved one, work smoothly with staff, and prepare for discharge with confidence.
Why Are They So Hard to Help?
Caring for “difficult” loved ones is draining. This guide shows caregivers practical tools, mindset shifts, and strategies to protect their peace while providing real care.
🚬 Caregiving Hack: The $5 Fake Cigarette That Can Save Your Sanity
Caregivers of smokers, discover a $5 fake cigarette hack that prevents burns, fire risks, and stress—bringing safety, healing, and peace of mind.
The Hidden Weight of Caregiver Isolation: How to Cope When Help Doesn’t Come
“Many caregivers struggle in silence with isolation, burnout, and a lack of support. Discover practical tools, unexpected lifelines, and community that can help.”
Caring for Yourself While Caring for a TBI Survivor: Practical Strategies to Avoid Burnout
Caring for a loved one with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is deeply rewarding but also overwhelming. This guide shares practical strategies to prevent caregiver burnout—helping you protect your own well-being while supporting your loved one’s recovery.
Pain and Headache Management After Traumatic Brain Injury: What Caregivers Need to Know
“Headaches and pain are some of the most common struggles after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This guide breaks down why they happen, how they impact daily life, and what caregivers can do to provide comfort—with simple tools, strategies, and compassion.”
Coping with Behavioral and Emotional Changes After a Traumatic Brain Injury: Practical Strategies for Caregivers
Coping with aggression, impulsivity, and mood swings after a TBI? Discover practical caregiver strategies and calming tools that truly help.
The Best Tools and Techniques for Memory Loss After a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Memory loss after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can feel overwhelming for both survivors and caregivers. In this guide, we share practical strategies and the best caregiver-friendly tools—like planners, reminder apps, and digital clocks—that make daily routines easier and reduce frustration.
How to Improve Sleep After a Traumatic Brain Injury: Proven Strategies That Work
“Struggling with sleep after a traumatic brain injury? Learn why TBI disrupts rest and discover proven, caregiver-friendly strategies to improve sleep quality—plus simple tools that really help.”
The Ultimate Guide to Managing Fatigue After a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
“Fatigue after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is more than just feeling tired — it can affect the body, mind, and emotions all at once. This caregiver-friendly guide explains why fatigue happens, the signs to watch for, and practical strategies to make daily life easier. Whether you’re a family member or friend stepping into the caregiver role, you’ll find helpful tips, tools, and resources to support recovery and conserve energy.”
10 Essential Safety Tips for Caring for Someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Caring for someone with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can feel overwhelming—but safety doesn’t have to be complicated. Discover 10 simple, practical tips every caregiver can use at home to reduce risks, prevent falls, and bring peace of mind to daily life.
Stroke Recovery at Home: Practical Tools & Tips Every Family Caregiver Needs
Caring for a loved one after a stroke doesn’t come with an instruction manual. This guide breaks down practical tools, mobility aids, speech helpers, and caregiver hacks that make stroke recovery at home safer, smoother, and more dignified. Discover real-world tips every family caregiver needs to protect both your loved one’s independence and your own well-being.
10 Proven Ways to Help a Loved One Sleep Better with Chronic Pain (Caregiver Guide)
Discover caregiver sleep tips to help a loved one sleep with chronic pain. Ease pain and insomnia with proven routines, comfort hacks, and sleep solutions.
How to Tell If Your Loved One is in Pain: 7 Caregiver Tips That Really Work
Pain doesn’t always speak in words. As a caregiver, spotting the subtle signs — from facial expressions to daily habits — can make all the difference. These 7 practical caregiver tips will help you recognize hidden pain early and ease your loved one’s discomfort before it spirals.
9 Unexpected Tools That’ll Save You During Home Care (When Google Isn’t Helping)
You didn’t sign up for this. But here you are, keeping someone clean, fed, and alive with zero training and a browser full of useless tabs. This post skips the sympathy and hands you 9 tools that actually make caregiving at home suck less. No fluff, no jargon — just what works when it’s 2 a.m. and Google isn’t helping.
“What Would Have Helped Me in the First 3 Weeks of Caregiving” — A Letter to the Me Who Had No Damn Clue
The first three weeks of caregiving can hit like a tidal wave—confusion, exhaustion, and not knowing where to begin. This heartfelt letter to your past self is a compassionate guide, helping newcomers navigate those early, blind-start days with practical comfort, emotional validation, and a roadmap toward finding footing in a role no one prepared them for.
You’re Not the Patient: Why “We” Language Can Hurt More Than Help
Using “we” in caregiving phrases can erode the dignity and identity of those you care for. This post explains why distinguishing your role—and respecting the person’s autonomy—is crucial. Discover compassionate alternatives and how to offer support without overstepping.
Where the Hell Is the Help? Finding Real Support as an Unpaid Caregiver
Feeling overwhelmed and alone on the caregiving rollercoaster? You’re not the only one. This post explores real, trusted places where unpaid caregivers can finally find a lifeline—respite care, peer groups, nonprofit resources, and advocacy networks—so no one has to bear this burden alone.