Senior Self-Care and Mindfulness

What is self-care? It’s the thoughtful practice of protecting and improving our own physical health and mental health within a balanced lifestyle. In these stressful and uncertain times, it’s never been more critical. Self-care includes the intentional acts of eating well, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, maintaining a strong social network, tending to our spiritual needs, looking after our financial security, and so much more. Think of it as the gentle art of loving yourself. What is mindfulness? It's the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us.