Mutascio has been working with the elderly in her community for many years, first as a licensed nursing assistant (LNA) in a nursing facility and later in home care.  She also volunteered with Friend to Friend, an organization that matches volunteers with shut-ins, providing companionship. Mutascio resides in Rochester, NH with her husband and daughter. 

 “When I heard about Twilight Wish, I just knew that this was a way for me to make a difference beyond my immediate community and to get others involved as well,” said Mutascio.  “My desire is for everyone to see and enjoy all the treasures the elderly have to share with us and to give back to them for all they have given and sacrificed for later generations.”  For more information on the New Hampshire chapter of Twilight Wish Foundation, visit the website at www.twilightwish.org or call Beverly Mutascio at (603) 264-5351.

 “I’m really excited to be joining Twilight Wish,” said Thomson.  “This is a great opportunity to continue to serve my community and to offer my talents and energy to a wonderful organization.”

 “As Twilight Wish celebrates the 9^th anniversary of our first wish granted, we are thrilled to be embarking on a new path with Parentgiving, a company that shares our dedication to meeting the needs of the elderly,” said Forkin.  “There are over 42 million caregivers in the U.S. and many of them struggle with their own physical, financial and mental needs.  The main goal of this partnership is to increase awareness of the contributions of caregivers and recognize all they do to for their loved ones.”

Said Maddox, "Parentgiving recognizes the strains people face when a senior family member needs care due to health and/or mobility issues. We applaud Twilight Wish for all their work to improve the lives of seniors and are thrilled to partner with them on a program to make caregivers’ wishes come true."  Parentgiving, which sells thousands of caregiving products for seniors, has arranged for additional ongoing contributions to Twilight Wish through a special coupon code, available on the Twilight Wish website, which gives customers deep discounts and Twilight Wish 5% of each sale.

Parentgiving.com is a fast-growing online destination for seniors and their caregivers. The Parentgiving Store offers thousands of homecare products and medical supplies, delivered fast right to the home.  The store’s top sellers include durable medical equipment, such was walkers, bed rails, bath safety bars, incontinence supplies, and daily living aids.  Parentgiving.com offers a wealth of free information on eldercare, including original articles and news, Q&A with experts on aging, senior housing and homecare directories, and other aging related resources.  For more information please visit www.Parentgiving.com.

Keith Maddox, CEO of Parentgiving, presents $10,000 check to Cass Forkin and Sandy Guinan of Twilight Wish Foundation.

As a part of the celebration, Earth Fare hosted a special holiday party for residents with all-natural refreshments and, as a surprise gift, a Wii console and games  for residents.  According to Kristi Kanzig, Assistant Director of Marketing for Earth Fare, "It was a fantastic day! The residents were amazing and our team members were overwhelmed."

Upcoming meeting schedule:

Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Point Pleasant, Mosside Boulevard, Monroeville, PA

Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Forbes Hospice (location to be determined)

Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Beatty Pointe Village, 700 Beatty Road, Monroeville, PA

Finally, we would like to thank Stephanie Desmond who served as the Allegheny County Coordinator and Rose Buric who served as the Westmoreland County Coordinator this past year.  Thanks to both Rose and Stephanie for their hard work and dedication in making our world a nicer place to age, one wish at a time!