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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...

*Today's article was written by: Ashikur Rahman  -- Caring for Elderly Parents -- Caring for elderly parents is never easy. It requires much patience and effort. The reward attained, however, is worth every bit of effort you can make. Rather than doing it alone, you should take help of your siblings as their support can be precious. Family dynamics could get difficult to manage at times but with the following strategies you will learn to shed off your load and be closer to your family as well by sharing responsibilities. Emotional management • Learn to respect each other's differences as your opinions may differ from those of your siblings. You should respect everyone's different way of wanting to contribute to the parent's benefits even if it does not match your opinions. • When people watch their parents grow old, they get depressed and uncomfortable thinking about death and old age. By joining groups for support or reading something, spiri...

 -- World of Writing -- It is time for another world of writing interview here on the Brummet's Conscious Blog . Our guest today is J.Dietrich Stroeh.  Mr. Stroeh is an engineer by trade, and his experience in managing the Marin Municipal Water District in the midst of one of the worst drought’s on record. That experience was the basis for his first book, The Man Who Made it Rain , co-written with Michael McCarthy. Three Months: A Caretakers Journey From Heartbreak to Healing , is his second book. He is active in the community and has sat on many state wide national boards. In his spare time he can be found working in his shop on wood projects, restoring cars, and tending to the garden as well as spending time with friends and family.    Q: Where are you from? I live in Marin County, Novato in California (USA) and have for most of my life.  I was born in Pasadena, California and my family moved to Novato when I was 4 years old in 1940.  ...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ Ethically Sourced means to us human rights violations, …forced labor…. Working conditions …the effects on the land… But retailers will use the term very loosely. …Consumers need to ask questions like “How do you know it is Conflict-Free?” and “Where did the jewelry come from?”. …Recycled content is important too. So Ethically Sourced should mean… socially responsible practices, fair labor practices, environmentally responsible practices. Unfortunately the terminology is not standardized and so it is up to the consumer to determine the origin of the jewelry they buy .”  – Brilliant Earth Org – Beth Gerstein Today's quote originates from the Brilliant Earth Organization 's interview on Oct 7, '10 - via Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show. Check out the archived interview by clicking on the hyper-linked title above, or look to the sidebars of this blog for recently aired Conscious Discussions episodes. -- Brummets in the Media -- Check...

-- Quote of the Day -- “ If you live 72 years, that is about 26,000 days. So how are you going to live your life knowing that there is an end in mind? You need to live… in the moment… exponentially… cruelty free; we need to live urgently, …and to love each other. …It is not the number of days in your life it is the life in your days. And that is the way we should all live.  …Make your last will and testament even if you are 20 years old and healthy. …You need to make an Advanced Health Care Directive - …You have ultimate control until your last breath. You are the bus and we are all in the seats, we have to do what you want. …This way you know you are going to control how you are going to live and how the end your life is going to be .”  Damiano Iocovozzi, Sept 28 Today's quote originates from the Hospice & Health Care interview that aired on the Conscious Discussions Talk Radio show back on Sept 28, 2010. Check out the archived interview by clicking on the hyper...

-- Sharon Klein Show Interviews Lillian Today!!! -- I am very excited to share with you all that I will be interviewed on the Sharon Kleyne Radio Program - interview airs 10 AM (pacific) this morning, however I believe it will also be archived for listeners convenience. Click on the hyper-link above to access the show, or copy the URL listed here: http://www.modavox.com/worldtalkradio/vshow.aspx?sid=1384 -- Last Week's Prize Draw Winners -- Judy won a copy of Tom Riddell's nonfiction book: Pieces of My Path - while Miss Jane won a copy of Lillian Brummet's e-book of poetry - Towards Understanding . -- 5 Fun and Eco-friendly Crafty Gift Ideas -- The joy of the holidays is making its way into our homes and offices, but there are a lot of people out there on constrained budgets, while others want to instill conscious living patterns in their children. Families are aching to spend time together, but sometimes, they just don't know what to do that would be fun for everyone...

-- Quote of the Day -- Re: Care-giving, hospice and volunteer work: “ You know, I never was attracted to the medical field - I was the president of a school in a low-income housing project in Detroit. Of course I had plenty to do… and at that time I had more homeless students than the state of Michigan… and I only say that because a lot of people will often say that they don’t have the time to volunteer – but I was running a school and had many things to do, yet there are many needs out there that have to be met. Hospice is a philosophy of quality, end of life care. …over 90% of people receive hospice care at home, but you can find hospice support in prisons, hospitals… Some volunteers actually do pet therapy, and certify their pets for hospice care. …If a person wants to be a volunteer but not have direct contact with patients there are lots of things they can do from office duties to fundraising. …One thing that is almost like a secret in America is children as caregivers – 1.5 mill...