Brummet's Conscious Blog

 Halloween !!! If your children go out trick-or-treating this holiday season, please consider stopping in at the senior support centres, senior homes and care centres.  Nurses,  staff and residents absolutely love the uplifting experience and are often prepared to hand out treats. Call first, just to make sure it is an appropriate setting and maybe bring something along with you as a gift to the people there... some flowers, a fruit basket, hand-made cards, bookmarks, a stack of puzzle magazines, etc.  It really brightens resident's life to see all the cute costumes and to interact with the family. Go there with patience in mind, don't rush around and make sure the kids are prepared to be very respectful and quiet too.  This would also be a great activity for teen groups to participate in. * Handing out little gifts to the residents is a great way to encourage social responsibility and charity for youth... these little acts can create a life-time ha...

 * Today's article was written by Andrea Avery... One of the best things that any person can do for others is to volunteer in a hospital. Doing so not only brings about tangible results, but also provides a great many intangible benefits as well. By helping to improve the lives of others, you'll enjoy a heightened sense of self-worth. You'll swell with pride and also enjoy a feeling of accomplishment. Even little things will make a tremendous difference in the lives of patients and staff members. Various Available Positions Hospital volunteers may perform some clerical duties or help with data entry or customer service. Most of the time, however, they help patients and their families in several ways. Some people help support those who are ill by visiting them, while others will play with children while adults are tending to their loved ones. There are others who will simply take service animals on walks throughout the facility. Advantages fo...