Elderly
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.
'Seniorland': Growing old in the world's largest retirement city - review
Ten years left to live: Cancer-free, but life is not the same as it was - opinion
The massive fraud of the Israeli in Los Angeles
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.
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.
