Brummet's Conscious Blog

World of Podcasting - Interview Today we have the honour of featuring our good friend Betsy Wurzel Sloan on our blog. Betsy and I met via Alignable back in early 2022, began networking soon afterwards, and consider ourselves friends today. This woman works hard to make a positive difference, and we are thrilled to share this discussion with you - especially with September being  World Alzheimer’s Awareness Mont h . I was actually unaware of that fact until Betsy brought it to my attention.    Chatting with Betsy is where conversations for caregivers are held.  It is all about helping other caregivers. Caregiving is a job that leaves one often feeling that they are on that journey alone. Dealing with spouses, siblings, children or parents with  Alzheimer's, Dementia , or Parkinson's can be especially trying. This podcast provides a place of comfort and brings a sense of relief to those with unending stress.  ** Find the  Chatting with Betsy   ...

Recommended Resources This link below was submitted to us via Makenzei Pohl, and offers helpful resources for how to prepare in case of a natural disaster including emergency kits and printable checklists to help you prepare your emergency plan: https://www.rocketmortgage.com/learn/emergency-plan-for-home - This next resource comes to us from one of our readers, Clio Smeeten, who says this site "is one of the best bear websites.": http://www.bearconservation.org.uk - And this resource was sent to us via Katie Hylton, who said she "thought this collection of activities for people with dementia would make a great addition to the other resources you have listed" on our blog: https://wordfinderx.com/blog/fun-activities-for-people-with-dementia/ - ~~   Visit the Brummet's   Main Website Find them elsewhere online  HERE   ~~

Benefits of Reading for the Elderly * Today's article ( * with some edits by Lillian Brummet ) was written by Denise LimaLaskiewicz, who - as the owner/operator of Heal Through Words - facilitates writing programs for creativity, fun and inspiration. Her passion is to communicate value of writing and therapeutic it may be to them. Heal Through Words is provided in long term care, assisted living and dementia based facilities throughout New Jersey. She can be found here at: LinkedIn   How many times have you sat down to read a book and during that time you are transported to another realm where your imagination takes flight or learning begins? Reading a book provides a therapeutic value for all of the individuals involved in the activity.  There's no doubt that books and magazines are an endless source of knowledge and entertainment for the reader.  Reading itself stimulates the cognitive function of the mind such as the imagination, reasoning and creativity. It also provi...

Recommended Resources: Today's resources were submitted by Caroline James on behalf of ElderAction.org . As Caroline explains it:  " At Elder Action, we do our best to offer as many valuable resources as possible to seniors in hopes of helping them stay connected and maintaining a sense of control over their lives". 10 Pieces of Technology Seniors Should Embrace 15 Home Modifications to Make Aging-in-Place Safe DIY Safety Tips for Seniors Assisted Living Facilities: Tips for Choosing a Facility and Making the Transition Early Warning Signs of Dementia & Alzheimer's Older Adults’ Health and Age-Related Changes A Sobering Diagnosis: Coping with a Terminal Illness Diagnosis as a Recovering Addict Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers Preparing Your Home for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide http://www.facebook.com/lillian.brummet   http://www.linke...

-- Quote of the Day --    “…There are different state agencies that can, with the doctors verification that the individual needs to be in a residence specializing in dementia care. All they need to do is check with the Alzheimer’s association nearest them to get some good advice on who to contact. …be as cheerful as possible and don’t let their condition be a downer, because they can tell – and if you are cheerful yourself, why, it helps them cope. …I can’t stress enough how important it is to get the professional care, but they need professional help.” ~ Jim Greenwood Today’s quote originates from the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio episode that aired back on Oct 1 st … titled: Bestof Conscious Discussions #53 re: Behind The Face Of Illness  (*Click on the title to access the full discussion) * Did you know that when you sleep, serotonin production is increased and this is what fl...

-- Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Today I'll be offering another Positive Eco-News segment -  presenting positive, proactive, inspiring, motivational environmental and conscious living news - resources - and more!!! Check it out by clicking on the hyper-linked show title. -- Recommended Resource -- Today's recommended resource for people dealing with aging parents and dementai:   http://www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com   http://www.SeniorLifestyleTrends.com Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, information about their radio program, newsletter, blogs, and more at: www.brummet.ca * Support the Brummets by telling your friends, or purchasing a book - each book sold raises funds for charity as well!

-- Conscious Discussions -- Jim Greenwood, a former journalist, pilot and aviation executive, has held top management positions in the federal government, as well as in the aircraft manufacturing and operating industries. Jim is an award-winning author, with four books and numerous magazine articles, mostly on aviation topics. Today we are discussing Jim’s experience caring for his wife for the 13 years that she endured Alzheimer's disease. Learn practical, useful advice on how to provide care for anyone suffering from dementia. To access today's interview click on the hyperlinked show title or click on the link located on your right for the Conscious Discussions talk radio show. --Eco-Resource-- One of our former featured guests on CD contacted me to share information about a wonderful site he is a part of: Change.org… this is a social activist network where you can learn about causes, connect to like-minded people and nonprofit organizations and learn how to take proactive a...