Brummet's Conscious Blog

Kudo's Today we are thrilled to bring this project to our readers' attention today :) Amber (of LearningHaven.org ) told us about this amazing youth group project... well let's have her explain it: " Right now we’re teaching some of our youth members about senior safety (more important now more than ever due to COVID). The kids loved learning about all the different things that involved taking care of their elders they did not know about. In fact, one of our students (Amber) asked me to pass this page along to you... " And how could we resist supporting such an awesome achievement. Kudo's to the teachers, school and students who are working to make the world a better place. The impact of writing is profound. One article, one post online, can have a positive affect on hundreds, perhaps thousands of readers... and I can't celebrate this project enough.  The group put together a wonderful resource for seniors, helping them stay safe at home, with great advic...

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...

* Looking for that perfect gift for the holiday season? Why not show your support for this blog and our radio show by visiting our store page on our site where we have 5 books to choose from.   -- Announcement -- I am now a member of the Indie Writers Support networking site: http://indiewritersupport.com/profile/LillianBrummet -- Positive News --  * Source - http://Japanfs.org I was reading recently about the The Nippon Active Life Club , a Japanese non-profit organization, that focuses on issues we'll face with an aging society. One of those issues is that seniors today and in the future are more interested in leading fulfilling lives, contributing and utilizing the life skills they've developed to leave a legacy. Organizations like these help their members contribute to their community by making the connection between volunteers and need in a wide array of arenas. What is unique about the organization I me...

-- Caregiving, part 2 -- Today we have the second installment of a special 2-part presentation by William & Nancy Martin -  Nancy has many years experience as a clergywoman and as a director of volunteers for Enloe Hospice (Chico, California - USA); while William has experience as a therapist, college instructor, writer, and as a minister. The couple have two grown children and can be found at: www.TheStillPoint.com   or at: www.CaregiversTao.com Based on the book The Caregiver’s Tao Te Ching Part 2 of Ancient Wisdom for Today's Caregivers by William & Nancy Martin Caring for another person is not about orchestrating the day so that it goes according to some idealized “plan.” It is about letting go of our ideals and making room for the two people who are here in this place, in this moment. This brings us the freedom to open our hearts to ourselves and to those in our care. Acceptance is the key. ...If we try to get rid of our pain we will suffer all the mo...