Elderly

Suspected hazardous materials leak in Jerusalem, two elderly people found unconscious

Magen David Adom teams are treating two people in their 70s and 80s who were found unconscious but breathing, lying on the floor of a bedroom.

Israeli firefighters at the scene where a kid in a critical condition after a fire broke at an apartment in Ramot, Jerusalem, December 3, 2025.
SANDY & ROSALIE, at home: ‘If not now, when?’

Too old for aliyah? This centenarian Jewish couple proved age is no barrier to moving to Israel

A dancer rehearsing ahead of a performance.

After losing my son to terror, I started dancing at 70 to learn how to live again

'Ad 120' network launches a new complex in Modi'in.

‘Ad 120’ – From an assisted living network to a network of luxury longevity residential complexes


Netanya man indicted for stealing thousands from Russian-speaking elderly Israelis

The group of criminals would trick the victims into giving them their credit card information by pretending to be the Israel Electric Corporation or the water corporation.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Knesset c'mtee discusses scam stealing millions from elderly, Holocaust survivors

The fraud, committed largely via telephone, particularly targeted Israel's Russian-speaking community, with scammers speaking in Russian.

 Woman holding credit card, giving details over the phone; illustrative

How will Israel cope with an aging population?

Israel’s elderly population is steadily growing, currently standing at 1.2 million people in 2024, with 39,000 Israelis joining the 65-and-over age group.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

MDA evacuates nursing home residents as wildfires rage near Jerusalem

Magen David Adom (MDA) teams evacuated dozens of elderly residents from a nursing home in the Shoresh area on Wednesday, as massive wildfires swept through the Jerusalem Hills.

Magen David Adom (MDA) teams evacuated dozens of elderly residents from a nursing home in the Shoresh area on Wednesday, as massive wildfires swept through the Jerusalem Hills, forcing widespread evacuations and the closure of major highways.

'Life Stories': Elderly evacuees from Israel's North share their experiences in exhibit

The project brought forth the inner strength of the elderly evacuees and gave them the opportunity to have their stories heard, Haverut said.

 Chana Biton, evacuee from Israel's North during the Israel-Hamas war.

How to choose a recommended assisted living facility?

Choosing an assisted living facility is a significant decision that affects the quality of life, comfort, and security of seniors who choose to live in such a place.

 A couple in assisted living

Protecting the elderly: The security of knowing they are not alone

The technological innovation by the Israeli company HUGSEN, based on smart sensors, allows the elderly population to maintain independent living in their homes or in assisted living facilities.

 The home kit: An Israeli innovation

Letters to the Editor, January 29, 2025: Will of the people

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Ad 120 network announces grand reopening: The Tel Aviv residence undergoes a significant makeover

Luxury apartments with panoramic views of Yarkon Park, various shared spaces designed to international standards, and an innovative longevity center.

 AD 120

Letters to the Editor, January 27, 2025: Moral leadership

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters