Cultivate self-love and self-care skills to live old age meaningfully

During old age one needs to live with self-care skills while staying at home. According to an AI Overview, 'self-care skills' encompass the mindful ability to perform everyday tasks independently, including personal hygiene, wasing, dressing, cooking, eating, socializing, managing emotions, which are crucial for overall well-being and independence.

Here are a few quotes on self-care and self-love

• "Self-care is how you take your power back." —Lalah Delia

• "Nourishing yourself in a way that helps you blossom in the direction you want to go is attainable, and you are worth the effort." —Deborah Day

• "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." —Oscar Wilde

• “If you don’t love yourself, nobody will. Not only that, you won’t be good at loving anyone else. Loving starts with the self.” —Wayne Dyer

• “To accept ourselves as we are means to value our imperfections as much as our perfections.” — Sandra Bierig

• “Self-love has very little to do with how you feel about your outer self. It’s about accepting all of yourself.” —Tyra Banks

• As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” —Maya Angelou

• “Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.” —Stephen Covey

• “Have patience with all things. But, first of all with yourself.” ―Francis de Sales

The AI Overview lists the following self-care skills:

Personal Hygiene:

• Toileting: Learning to use the toilet independently, including cleaning oneself and maintaining a sanitary environment.

• Bathing: Developing the ability to bathe and groom oneself.

• Dressing: Mastering the ability to dress and undress oneself appropriately.

• Brushing Teeth: Learning to brush teeth effectively for good oral hygiene.

• Washing Hands: Practicing regular handwashing to prevent the spread of germs.

Daily Living Skills:

• Eating: Learning to prepare and eat meals independently.

• Managing Finances: Minimizing and Understanding money and making simple purchases.

• Time Management: Learning to tell time and manage one's schedule.

• Chores: Participating in simple household tasks like tidying up or setting the table.

Emotional Self-Care:

• Recognizing and Expressing Emotions: Developing the ability to identify and express emotions in a healthy way.

• Coping with Stress: Learning healthy coping mechanisms for managing stress and difficult emotions.

• Setting Boundaries: Establishing personal boundaries to protect one's well-being.

• Practicing Mindfulness and Relaxation: Engaging in activities that promote relaxation and reduce stress.

• Seeking Support: Knowing when and how to ask for help from others.