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.
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