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Bureaucracy / Bürokratie III by manoftaste.de (cc by)

I am an RN case manager who does hospital discharge work and has a lot of experience in other parts of the mental health and elder care systems as well. I want to warn you about some of the difficulties that might lie ahead as you try to navigate this situation, but also offer some encouragement: I am a Sock, I am an Island offers in-depth info on working through especially difficult nursing home and care options.

For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.... Vincent Van Gogh by Nick Kenrick. (cc by)

In Ask Metafilter, I kind of look and feel like something they dragged out of the Chicago River. What are your favorite (relatively) quick-result ways to perk your whole deal up? Looks and spirits alike.

Day 131/365 - Bubblebath Therapy by Kevin H. (cc by-nc-nd)

When you just "cannot with everything that's going on in the world"...

Worlds of words to escape to

Literary escapism for those who are Sick of This Shit

What is the 'Snowcrash' of today?

Funny, quirky, earnest movies?

Physical Acts of Self Care?

Videos of favourite physical comedy moments, from movies, tv, stage, or life

between the years by AlicePopkorn (cc by-nc-nd)

Need some calming games? Fizz posts Self-Care Jam Games, "meant to give you a moment to breathe, reflect, literally take care of yourself," and members add some of their favorite calming games in the thread.