Dr. Ankur Patel acknowledges the fact that the Almighty has bestowed upon him a blessed life and opportunity to write his book ‘Age Is Just A Number’. With immense gratitude, he believes that now it is his turn to pay it forward. He is keen on helping those who are less fortunate. In this quest, $1 will go to a charity for each copy of his book sold. Dr. Patel handpicks some charity organizations and presents to you to choose from as per your leaning. These charities are dedicated towards making the senior citizens of USA benefit in various ways. “We can gradually impact millions of senior citizens around the world if we come together to help”, expresses Dr. Patel.
Charity 1 : MEALS ON WHEELS AMERICA
“The everyday challenges that our underprivileged elderly population faces move my heart; hunger being one of the worst from that list. ‘Meals On Wheels America’ gives me solace in knowing that there is somebody out there doing the needful and we all can do our bit through them”, shares Dr. Patel.
This noble organization feeds the elderly who are facing hunger issues due to social isolation, financial troubles, health problems etc. Apart from delivering meals to them through the donated money, they also encourage fellow countrymen to volunteer and advocate the cause along side. Please click on https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/ to know more.
“It is as much a joy to see your wishes getting fulfilled as it is a cause of pain when they go neglected. This becomes even more pertinent as one grows old and starts reaching the end of life. Happiness or sadness can impact the health greatly at this stage. I have picked ‘Wish Of A Lifetime’ to be on our list so that we can contribute towards making our elderly people smile and live happier and healthier during the last phase of their lives”, says Dr. Patel.
Each year, this wonderful organization selects deserving senior citizens from the nominations it receives and grants them their wishes through donation money, partnerships and volunteer-led fundraising efforts. They further work towards sharing the stories of each of these special experiences so that people can be sensitized towards celebrating and caring for our older generations. Please click on https://wishofalifetime.org/ to know more.
“What could be better than seeing a lonely senior citizen finding a rejuvenating companionship by owning a pet from the shelters? It is such a heartwarming win-win situation for both the elderly and animal. I couldn’t have skipped getting this charity on my list!” exclaims Dr. Patel.
One of the biggest health threatening issues that our seniors are facing today is loneliness. This unique organization helps pay the fees to participating animal shelters throughout the United States for senior citizens (age 60 and over) who adopt a companion pet from a participating shelter. It is funded through the money that is donated generously. Please click on https://www.petsfortheelderly.org/ to know more.
“I believe in a senior citizen’s scope for individual transformation and recognition, and a refusal to be curtailed into marginalization or premature dependency due to age. Older Adults Technology Services is working towards bringing about that change”, shares Dr. Patel while explaining the reason for picking this particular charity.
This one of a kind and new age organization has been able to engineer new systems that are shaping the future of aging. It focuses on the seniors’ desire to remain independent and continue growing and contributing. OATS has built innovative models and programs to help make those things happen. Please click on https://oats.org/ to know more.