Elderly

During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed

A study among 1,085 people aged 60+ in Wales found that more than half experienced at least one difficulty such as loneliness, financial stress or abuse.

An elderly couple
Sometimes it begins with a mild feeling of dryness, but over time it may develop into a real difficulty in chewing, swallowing and even speaking. When it comes to people who use dentures, the effect is felt even more

Dry mouth in older age: The phenomenon that affects more than people think

Jaffa Institute volunteers are seen supporting aging Holocaust survivors in low-income areas.

Volunteers step in to support aging Holocaust survivors in Tel Aviv, Jaffa - interview

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Two Passover initiatives target isolation and safety for Israel’s elderly


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

Breakthrough in remote monitoring for senior citizens

HUGSEN invests NIS 4 million in remote monitoring technology for the elderly, based on sensors and artificial intelligence.

 HUGSEN

New house, new campaign: The location of the assisted living network

The Palace assisted living network, part of the Azrieli Group, is currently launching a campaign for its new home in the network – Palace Rishon Lezion.

 Palace Rishon Lezion

They deserve it: The exciting future of senior living homes

A glimpse into the new senior living communities and day centers for the elderly currently being planned and built in Israel reveals that they are more luxurious and well-designed than ever before.

 Park Ayalon Project, Auerbach Halevy Architecture

Study reveals optimal home temperature for elderly brain health

Likelihood of attention difficulties doubles when home temperatures deviate from 68-75°F range.

 Study reveals optimal home temperature for elderly brain health. Illustration.

Windows for the elderly: Important things to know when choosing

Windows are a significant component of quality of life, especially when it comes to the elderly. Yael Shaked Bergman, in collaboration with the AluG company, explains how to do it right.

 AluG

Elderly Nahariya resident succumbs to wounds from Hezbollah rocket, following hospitalization

Tamar Edri left behind her husband, Yossi, and four daughters and nine grandchildren.

 Tamar Edri, 75, Naahriya resident who succumbed to her wounds from a Hezbollah rocket following two-month hospitalization.