Her answer was "nursing homes in America."
When I read that, I was a little suprised... but as I reflected on it - I get it... I understand. Nursing homes can sometimes be a depository for our elderly. Families get busy and lives become hectic. Sometimes Seniors feel as if they have been forgotten. Everyone wants to feel loved...everyone wants to feel relevant. Oh, and God willing, we will all be a twilighter someday!
The mission of Twilight Wish Foundation is to honor and enrich the lives of deserving seniors through wish granting celebrations that connect generations. Our vision is to make America a nicer place to age.
We believe it's time to say "thank you" by bringing smiles and joy into quiet, humble lives. We celebrate the life of someone special by giving a "thank you" they never expected in the form of a wish come true. Twilight Wish honors every wish recipient with formal wish numbered certificates stating their life accomplishments and wish details.
We have granting more than 1,275 wishes since our founding. Twilight Wish has 13 chapters in 12 states We have granted wishes in 35 different states. We are celebrating seniors as never before--by fulfilling "quality of life wishes" for hearing aids, visual aids, lift chairs, dentures; "one more time wishes" such as hometown visits and reuniting families; providing "shining moment wishes" like rides in a motorcycle sidecar, blimp, parade float or hot air balloon; and finally very simple "comfort wishes" such as a banana cream pie, radios, lap blankets, clothing and stuffed animals.
Twilight Wish also has an Intergenerational Caring Program that "connects generations" by getting many students and schools, clubs, organizations and companies involved by fund raising and directly granting wishes through our wish management. We encourage volunteerism and philanthropy towards seniors, 10% of whom live below poverty level and cannot afford even the basic necessities. A potential benefit of the Intergenerational Caring Program to this aging society where 3,500 people turn 85 everyday, is that students who have been introduced to residents in nursing homes will be more likely to enter the geriatric and gerontology fields. This becomes very important when it is expected that we will encounter a shortage of elder care providers over the next few decades.
Here are a few of the latest individual wishes that are waiting to be fulfilled:
Bonnie G., 72, Dexter MN
Bonnie has always dreamed of taking her grandchildren to Disney World. Her health is deteriorating and wants one last memorable moment with her family. Please help us send Bonnie and her family to Disney World.
Vera Jean P., 94, Washington, PA
Vera has broken both hips and is recovering from surgery. She needs a lift chair.
Syble J., 71,Trenton, NC
Syble has volunteered to help others all her life. She was a volunteer for the county rescue squad for 10 years. The retired nurses assistant now needs our help. Syble needs a new stove and hot water heater.
Peggy, 68, Homestead, PA
Peggy has nothing in her apartment other than a broken futon and a couple of pots and pans. She needs almost all household items: a bed, towels, a table, lamps. Peggy volunteers regularly at a local senior and now needs our help. Any donation towards Peggy's wish would be appreciated.
Margaret L., 91, Fairless Hills, PA
Margaret's granddaughter wrote to us asking for help. She said her Gram used to go to bingo,mass and luncheons. Some of her teeth ave broken off and she is too ashamed to go out in public. She needs dentures.
You can make a Difference:
Donate to Twilight Wish Foundation.
Find out how to start a chapter in your area.
Learn about Volunteer opportunities.
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