Elderly
Trump to have physical check-up amid ailment scrutiny in third visit to hospital during past year
President Trump visited Walter Reed for the third time in 13 months, officially for his yearly checkup, following minor health concerns, MRI scans, and public scrutiny over swelling and a neck rash.
Chronological age, personal physicians should not decide when someone can't drive, study reveals
Health Ministry changes medical cannabis guidelines, passes responsibility to insurance funds
During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed
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.
Does trying to look younger reduce how much ageism older adults face? - study
The findings suggest that clinicians and public health authorities should be cautious about reinforcing beliefs that signs of aging are undesirable.
Talking speed key to understanding brain health, new study suggests
“Our results show that changes in general talking speed may reflect changes in the brain,” noted lead author Dr. Jed Meltzer at Baycrest, a global leader in aging and brain health.
Elderly are not helped by exercise apps analysis shows
Their study was published in the journal Age and Ageing under the title “Mobile applications to prescribe physical exercise in frail older adults: review of the available tools in app stores.”