‘Nobody grows old merely by living a number of years. We grow old by deserting our ideals. Years may wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.’ ~Samuel Ullman
I recently happened to come across a man, who not only kept his own spirits high, but also encouraged the old and the depressed to do so. He, a mineral water supplier, realizing the fact that how the fast paced life is affecting the senior citizens, making them feel unwanted and good for nothing, chose to help such people and bring smile on their faces.
It is said that when strong will power, supported by confidence and faith in oneself, team together then bringing out the desired change is inevitable. Anurag Dube, a 43 year old resident of Udaipur, an M.sc and MBA by qualification, has taken upon himself to defy and look after those senior citizens of this city, who are left uncared to fall prey to depression. Reveals Anurag, “ I have always had a soft- corner for the aged gentry. More so for those who are left uncared for.” Anurag, along with his bunch of registered members and trustees who support the cause, provides various services like visiting the lonely when needed, helping them cheer up, depositing various monthly bills like, water, electricity, telephone and also taking them for medical check ups. Anurag organizes meetings among the like minded senior citizens. He adds, “ owing to the nuclear family culture and high pay packages, that create the undesired gap among generations, many senior citizens are found neglected. It has been my dream to support such people and make them spend the last few years of their life happily. I have barely put a step forward and am now i look forward to exploring different horizons in terms of caring for the senior citizens.”
Hats off to Anurag Dube , the man with a golden heart. I understand guys that not many of us will ever do such a thing, but can we not, from our so called busy lives, spare a few minutes per week to spend with to talk to the older members of the family, thus learning from their experiences and helping them take pride in everything that they have done all through the years.
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