In my RN Senior Care consulting practice, lots of time is spent advising clients about the importance of self-care. Self-care must be a non-negotiable aspect of our lives, regardless of our situation. “Self-care is never selfish,” may become an overused cliché, but that’s only because it’s so undeniably true.

Most conversations about self-care focus on the obvious – moving and strengthening your body, eating properly, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and taking care of your mental health. All of these things are critically important, for sure.
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Imagine this: it’s a hot day, you’ve been working in the garden outside, and you’re feeling thirsty. A tall glass of cool, ice water sits on the table in front of you. You put the glass to your lips and take several long, big sips. It’s a refreshing moment with a skill that many of us often take for granted: swallowing.

Among the subtle shifts that occur with aging, changes in eating and swallowing often take a back seat in discussions about other top concerns such as mobility, vision, and hearing, or cognitive abilities. Yet changes in eating and swallowing can …

Bones are an integral part of our body, as we know, and they support our entire weight and function in conjunction with other body systems. Even though our muscles are the ones that essentially help our body parts move, the bones act as an anchor for all the muscles.

The skeletal system of our body is the framework for the whole body and keeps everything positioned where it should be. The skeletal system in our body is one of the biggest systems and constitutes about 15% of our total body weight. As explained by the authors, the functions of the skeletal system include s…

The term “self-care” is sometimes associated with self-indulgence or even selfishness. This approach to self-care is oriented toward purchasing products or services to fix problems or to relieve stress.

Another way to approach self-care is through self-awareness and self-responsibility. From this perspective, self-care is about embracing human limits while protecting health and relationships.
3 Examples of Self-Responsible Care
Example #1 — Tom

Tom is a successful lawyer in his 70s. He is grateful for relatively good health and for his family. He is, however, feeli…

Meditation is a practice with myriad research-backed benefits. There is no right way to meditate, and despite a wealth of information on techniques, teachers, and benefits, it is challenging to become a daily meditator. Drawing from personal experience and coaching insights, here are three tips to help you integrate meditation into a busy life.
Tip #1 Establish a Dedicated Space
First, find a place in your home to meditate. Establishing any habit requires a prompt, or a cue to take the desired action. Meditation requires minimal tools, making it easily accessible yet equa…