Caring for ourselves

Taking care of ourselves so we can take care of our ageing parents

How many inspirational quotes have you seen about self care? You know how they go, “you can’t pour from an empty cup, take care of yourself first,” or “if you are travelling with someone who requires assistance, secure your oxygen mask on first, and then assist the other person.” They might all have different words, but they all have the same important message – you can’t care for other people, if you haven’t looked after yourself.

Caring for ageing parents can be tiring, so in this section, we’ll share ideas to help make it less so.