Free Caregiver & Brain Injury Resources
Every download on this page is created for caregivers, families, and medical teams navigating neurological conditions. All resources are grounded in peer-reviewed research and written in plain language. Free resources are free without strings. Paid tools are priced to cover the cost of keeping this nonprofit running.
New tools are added regularly. Subscribe to the newsletter to be notified when new resources drop.
Neurological Patient ER Visit Checklist
A two-page printable for caregivers navigating neurological emergencies. Page one covers patient intake including insurance, medications with time-sensitive flagging, current diagnoses, allergies, medical team contacts, and a patient baseline section that tells ER staff what is normal for your specific person. Page two is a communication guide for ER staff covering TBI, CTE, Parkinson's, dementia, Lewy body, FND, PTSD, and aphasia.
This is the document that explains to ER staff why your person seems confused, why they cannot finish sentences, why their medication schedule cannot wait, and why what looks like new symptoms may be baseline. Print as many copies as needed and keep one in your go-bag.
Free digital download. Not medical advice. Educational use only. Print as many copies as needed.
Surviving and Thriving: The Caregiver's Guide to Brain Injury
A comprehensive free guide for caregivers navigating brain injury, CTE, dementia, Parkinson's, PTSD, and FND. Covers what to expect at each stage, how to communicate with medical teams, how to protect your own health, and where to find support. Includes Rob's Corner, peer-reviewed citations, and QR codes linking to additional resources.
Free digital download. Not medical advice. Educational use only.
CTE Guide: What Every Family Needs to Know
A medically aligned breakdown of how CTE develops, early warning signs, behavioral and cognitive symptoms, when to seek neurological evaluation, what caregivers should track, and where to find support.
Free PDF. Not medical advice. Educational use only.
CTE Symptoms Overview: One-Page Quick Reference
A single-page reference sheet for quickly identifying patterns and tracking changes. Designed for medical appointments, ER visits, and keeping family members informed. Print and keep it with your medical records.
Free PDF. Not medical advice. Educational use only.
Caregiver Medical Appointment Packet
A structured packet for tracking and preparing for every specialist appointment. Helps caregivers record observations, prepare questions, document what was discussed, and follow up on next steps. Designed specifically for families managing neurological conditions with multiple specialists who do not always communicate with each other.
Digital download. Not medical advice. Educational use only.
The Caregiver's Medical Binder
A complete organizational system for families navigating brain injury, dementia, Parkinson's, PTSD, FND, and other neurological conditions. Covers your full medical team, current medications, diagnoses, lab results, appointment notes, daily observations, follow-up questions, and an emergency quick-reference page. Instant digital download. Print as many copies as you need.
Digital download. Not medical advice. Educational use only.
Coming soon
New tools in development. Subscribe to the newsletter to be notified when they drop.
- Communication Under Pressure Guide
- Grounding Strategies for Caregivers
- What to Track During Neurological Decline
- How to Preserve Your Own Nervous System
- When Your Partner's Behavior Shifts Suddenly
- CTE Starter Support Guide (login-protected)
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