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.
Too old for aliyah? This centenarian Jewish couple proved age is no barrier to moving to Israel
After losing my son to terror, I started dancing at 70 to learn how to live again
‘Ad 120’ – From an assisted living network to a network of luxury longevity residential complexes
The silent suffering of grandparents after a loss - opinion
It is imperative that we acknowledge grandparents's pain and provide them with the necessary resources to heal and find meaning in their lives.
Elderly Israelis face economic, health struggles amid war, survey reveals
A new survey by the JDC confronts the reality of Israel’s elderly population and how they’ve adapted to health and financial difficulties in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
Museums are his mission
After recovering from a severe auto accident, Shimon Sebag dedicated his life to improving society. He founded Haifa’s Holocaust Museum in 2017 and is now opening the Seventh of October Museum.
New home offers and products for Tu B'Av
Luxury furniture brand Porada and American Comfort offer special Tu B'Av promotions, including stylish bedroom pieces and indulgent massage devices, with deals available from August 14 to 20.
A human center in the shadow of the war
Navigating uncertainty: Moked Enosh Ltd. adapts to help the elderly population, providing essential support in challenging times.
Taub Center demands urgent reforms to elder care financing system
Over the past decade, the number of those eligible for LTC benefits from private insurance plans and the National Insurance Institute (NII) has almost doubled.
World’s oldest man dies at 114, 2 months short of 115
Juan Vicente Perez Mora, born in 1909, passed away on Tuesday.
Enhancing life: Smart solutions for seniors' independence
From smart technology to daily aids, here's how innovation is reshaping life for seniors and fostering independence.
Study examines reasons for age-related hearing loss
About one in five people around the world suffer from AHRL, and this number is expected to rise as the global population ages.
Lend a hand: New 'dressing robot' may mimic assistance provided by caregivers
This technology could be significant in the social-care system to allow caregivers to spend less time on practical tasks and more time on the health and mental well-being of individuals.
