Elderly
Health Ministry changes medical cannabis guidelines, passes responsibility to insurance funds
Cannabis may still be considered in severe cases, such as insomnia or acute distress, but only alongside proven treatments like psychotherapy and under close supervision.
During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed
Dry mouth in older age: The phenomenon that affects more than people think
Volunteers step in to support aging Holocaust survivors in Tel Aviv, Jaffa - interview
Two Passover initiatives target isolation and safety for Israel’s elderly
The initiatives involved the Social Equality Ministry and the Advancement of the Status of Women, the Israel Association of Community Centers (IACC), Tzalir Fund, and Mifal HaPais.
'We are in agony:' Savannah Guthrie speaks in first interview since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
The Guthrie family is still searching for their mother, two months after her disappearance.
AI-powered gym: A surprising innovation in assisted living in Tel Aviv
The assisted living network launches a digital gym in Israel for seniors, using AI to scan user data and create personalized training programs via a smart wristband.
Amid Iran war, many Israel's seniors can't reach safety, and there is no plan to help - opinion
When missiles fall, hundreds of thousands of Israeli seniors cannot reach safety, and the state still has no plan to protect them.
Smoking cannabis at an older age? A study shows it may actually help the brain
A new study looked for the first time at how cumulative cannabis use is associated with changes in brain structure and cognitive performance in older age – and the result is encouraging.
5 steps to prevent silent trauma among the elderly
Recent years have caused significant trauma among some elderly and chronically ill people, worsening their health, creating confusion and sometimes distance from family. Here are ways to help.
Why wartime stress is especially dangerous for the elderly
Rising tensions and sirens heighten wartime stress among the elderly, harming physical health, memory and emotional stability. A geriatrician explains how to support them.
'We received your message,' says Savannah Guthrie, offering to pay for her mother's return
“We beg you now to return our mother to us so that we can celebrate with her. This is the only way we will have peace. This is very valuable to us,” said news anchor Savannah Guthrie.
Jerusalem doctor uses bird photos to comfort PTSD and elderly patients
The birds, in their movement between ground and sky, presence and vulnerability, emanate the possibility of freedom that can inspire patients.
Your parent’s dementia diagnosis makes it crucial to take the right steps immediately
A geriatrics expert explains how to prepare the home for a patient, what is important to focus on – and why sometimes it is necessary to move to a nursing home.
