Putting in the effort to dress in the way one has come to think is appropriate for appearing in public is a form of self-care. For some people, from certain generations or cultures or who have adopted the habit to their identity, that may be more formal or elaborate than for others.

That a person of an advanced age, possibly suffering some mental decline still does this is a great thing, and very good for their well-being.

I play some music (thru earbuds unless my wife happens to be away). My go to is the Goldberg Variations. I think the reason it works, even though it can be quite busy and fast in some parts is that there is enough complexity to occupy the mind, but enough sameness to lull, and I know it really well.

Sometimes I’ll take 1mg of melatonin, and a cup of warm milk with honey.

And less crunchy.

If we did we could save the money we spend on toothbrushes.