Thanks to Seniors for Living for making us aware of two organizations that are devoted to fulfilling the wishes of seniors:
Wish of a Lifetime was established by two-time Olympic Skier and former NFL football player Jeremy Bloom “to inspire an entire generation and to create a cultural shift on how we view aging.” Wishes granted range from going skydiving to playing in a band again to reconnecting with family. “More than anything, they hope their wish-granting changes the way society views elders and inspires others to help seniors in their family and social circles achieve their lifelong dreams.”
Twilight Wish is the first national senior wish-granting organization dedicated to the needs of the elderly. “Twilight Wish grants wishes to deserving elderly, age 68 and older, who earn less than 200% of poverty level annually, or who live in a nursing facility.” Wishes range from reconnecting childhood friends to seeing a basketball game in person to making it possible for a veteran to attend a reunion with his fellow Marines. Practical wishes are also granted, like building a handicapped access ramp for a senior’s home, purchasing a hearing aid, and providing transportation for a senior to relocate to a nursing home closer to her family. “By treating the elderly with compassion, we restore their dignity and bring them hope.”
