Elderly
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
'We received your message,' says Savannah Guthrie, offering to pay for her mother's return
Jerusalem doctor uses bird photos to comfort PTSD and elderly patients
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.
Elderly Nahariya resident succumbs to wounds from Hezbollah rocket, following hospitalization
Tamar Edri left behind her husband, Yossi, and four daughters and nine grandchildren.
Should age or term limits be introduced? - opinion
Term limits are another oft-proposed solution, but would probably require a Constitutional amendment, and the concept has many other flaws.
Police: Stabbing of elderly woman in Jerusalem apartment classified as terror
The attacker entered the home under the guise that he was going to be doing repairs in her home.
Jewish couple sets world record as world's oldest newlyweds
A centenarian Jewish couple from Pennsylvania broke the world record for oldest newlyweds.
Hamas treatment of older hostages 'one of most severe examples of elder abuse’ - study
The researchers described the extreme “pre-morbid” vulnerability of older hostages along with the additional data on their clinical situation and extreme stresses to which they are being subjected.
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.
