Elderly

Caring the elderly: United Hatzalah’s "Ten Kavod" initiative

"We visit them once or twice a week, and no matter what their condition is, we do blood and heart rate checks on them."

JULY 23, 2026|ByRONNIE ROSENMAN, IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITED HATZALAH

VOLUNTEERS PRESENT food packages to elderly people in Tel Aviv last year. The pleasure of giving often feels different from the fleeting rush of acquiring something for ourselves, the writer notes.

Ben-Gurion University study finds step speed may predict longevity in older adults -study

While medical care usually measures life expectancy through chronological age or the number of chronic illnesses, physical indicators like walking speed seem to be strong indicators of health.

JULY 4, 2026|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

SENIORLAND: AGING IN A RETIREMENT METROPOLIS By Galit Nimrod Cambridge University Press 216 pages; $30.

'Seniorland': Growing old in the world's largest retirement city - review

Prof. Galit Nimrod, an expert in communications at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, left her family for two months in 2023 to immerse herself in the Villages’ experience.

JUNE 27, 2026|ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH

Open hand holds the number 10 (illustrative).

Ten years left to live: Cancer-free, but life is not the same as it was - opinion

I won’t stop writing, dear readers, but maybe I’ll put more time into personal projects, including several new book ideas that should keep me alert and engaged.

JUNE 27, 2026|ByBRIAN BLUM

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.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025ByLIOR NOVIK

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

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

JANUARY 29, 2025ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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.

JANUARY 27, 2025ByWALLA! HOME, DESIGN

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

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

JANUARY 27, 2025ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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.

JANUARY 25, 2025ByWALLA! TECH

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.

JANUARY 23, 2025ByWALLA! HOME, DESIGN

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.

JANUARY 20, 2025ByWALLA! HOME, DESIGN

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.

JANUARY 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

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.

JANUARY 18, 2025ByWALLA! HOME, DESIGN

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

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

JANUARY 12, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF