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Author: Emily Woodman

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    At Their Side Wins Gold!

    Yes, it happened! At Their Side Wins Gold!

    We’re thrilled to share that At Their Side and The Enclave have won Gold in McKnight’s 2025 Excellence in Technology Awards — Building Bridges category!

    This national recognition celebrates innovation that strengthens connections in long-term care, and we’re honored to be recognized for helping care teams and families stay connected with ease.

    Our platform has helped The Enclave reduce duplicate family calls, save staff up to 45 minutes per shift, and provide families with real-time updates that bring peace of mind. Most importantly, it’s improving the communication experience for everyone involved in care — staff, residents, and families alike.

    We’re deeply grateful to our partners at The Enclave for their collaboration, to McKnight’s for this incredible honor, and to our amazing team and supporters who continue to believe in our mission to make communication in long-term care easier, faster, and more compassionate.

    Here’s to building more bridges — one update at a time.

    Stay tuned for more stories and innovations from At Their Side as we continue to bring light to long-term care.

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    Self-care for Caregivers

    Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do as a caregiver. Caregiving is not easy — not for the caregiver and not for the person receiving care. It requires sacrifices and adjustments for everyone. Often, family caregivers must juggle work and family life to make time for these new responsibilities.

    Caring for an older adult can also be rewarding. Many people find that caregiving provides a sense of fulfillment and that they like feeling useful and needed. But the ongoing demands of taking care of someone else can strain even the most resilient person. That’s why it’s so important for you to take care of yourself. This article can help you find ways to look out for your own well-being so you can be there for others.

    How do you know if you need help?

    Caregivers do a lot for others. Because there is so much on their plate, many caregivers don’t spend time taking care of themselves. For example, they are less likely than others to get preventive health services, like annual checkups, and to practice regular self-care. As a result, they tend to have a higher risk of physical and mental health issues, sleep problems, and chronic conditions such as high blood pressure. They are even at an increased risk of premature death.

    It’s not always obvious when a person needs help. Watch out for these signs of caregiver stress:

    • Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or anxious
    • Becoming easily angered or impatient
    • Feeling lonely or disconnected from others
    • Having trouble sleeping or not getting enough sleep
    • Feeling sad or hopeless, or losing interest in activities you used to enjoy
    • Having frequent headaches, pain, or other physical problems
    • Not having enough time to exercise or prepare healthy food for yourself
    • Skipping showers or other personal care tasks such as brushing your teeth
    • Misusing alcohol or drugs, including prescription medications

    Don’t wait until you are completely overwhelmed. Learn what your own warning signs are and take steps to minimize sources of stress where possible.

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