Testimonials

"Caring for Seniors is perhaps , the greatest responsibility we have. Those who have walked before us have given so much and made possible the life we all enjoy “ ...John Hoever.

Nothing illustrates the essence of the above quotation better than the activities carried out by VFS (Volunteering for Seniors). It is highly commendable that Pratima Penumarthy , the Founder & C.E.O of VFS has dedicated herself and her organisation to the cause of the elderly section of the society which is in dire need of support in today’s busy world. The Senior Citizens spent most part of their active life in contributing to the growth of the society in general and their own families and children in particular. It is the bounden duty of their children and the community to extend them a helping hand during the fag end of their life.

The VFS is rendering invaluable services for the upliftment of the elders.  Under the inspiring and dynamic leadership of Pratima, they conducted Seminars, Webinars, Conferences and Talk-Shows to create awareness about the needs of Senior Citizens and provide guidance and to them on various issues confronting them, be it financial, medical, legal, emotional, psychological etc. by bringing together the Community and the Experts from the related fields. They conducted a Talk- Show specially for care givers to help them deal with the challenges in care giving including long distance care giving to enable them to maintain balance, by carving out sometime for themselves and at the same time ensuring that their loved ones are safe, secure and healthy. 

Apart from providing technical help to the Seniors, the VFS organises meetings, discussions, virtual sessions, podcasts etc., to help them with resources and advice on Health insurance, healing benefits of Ayurveda, Acupuncture etc. The VFS has also undertaken a number of programmes for the Senior Citizens like taking them to, for doctor appointments, making friendly visits to their homes, helping them declutter their homes etc. They also organise  Fun Sessions, Music Sessions and Art Workshops to entertain the seniors, to keep their minds occupied and to ensure that they do not feel lonely. They also collected real life stories about inspiring elders for publishing in their Golden Ager Story Book. 

To conclude, I express my deep appreciation for the untiring efforts that are being made by Pratima & VFS to help the Senior Citizens to take care of themselves, to live in peace and harmony in their twilight years and to leave this world with dignity when the time comes. This is an ongoing process and Pratima is an ongoing source of inspiration with her remarkable vision, unwavering dedication and unending enthusiasm. Under her able guidance may the VFS grow from strength to strength in realizing their life mission and achieve great success in all their future endeavors.