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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...

--  Conscious Discussions Talk Radio -- Best of Conscious Discussions series offers highlights from some of the best discussions we've had in the past. Today is our 28th episode in this series – Featuring 2 experts offering advice on wonderful organizations caring for animals:  - Sara Dubois represents the SPCA's Wild ARC program, which rehabilitates wild animals.  - Andrea Campbell talks about her experience raising a monkey for the Helping Hands organization, and her monthly column for the Simian Society, and we’ll hear about some of her experiences in writing more than 12 books . Join us live (10-11 AM Pacific) and drop in the chat room - or access the archive of today's show at your convenience:     http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousdiscussions/2012/10/09/best-of-cd-series-vol-28 Find Dave and Lillian Brummet, excerpts from their books, their radio program, blog, and more at: http://brummet.ca * Support the Brummets...