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The unique human mosaic of Mediterranean Towers Jerusalem.

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An elderly couple

Your parent’s dementia diagnosis makes it crucial to take the right steps immediately

Ad 120 to build NIS 800m longevity complex in Kiryat Motzkin.

Ad 120 to build NIS 800m longevity complex in Kiryat Motzkin, company says

"There is nothing sacred about suffering," argued Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Romain, who told the ‘Post’ that Jewish values of compassion should guide end-of-life care.

Compassion vs halacha: UK assisted dying bill sparks Jewish debate


How to stay healthy and active as a senior in Jerusalem

Another Jerusalem resident said she enjoys walking along Mesila Park, the popular walking and cycling path built on the old Turkish railway line, passing the First Station.

Israelis are seen walking along Mesila Park in Jerusalem.

The third age: Between 'middle-aged' and 'old' - opinion

Around ages 65 to 80, when the child-rearing years are over, often coinciding with a move to part-time employment or retirement, one theoretically enters the "golden years" of newfound freedom.

Do you make the most of your leisure time?

ILA unveils plan for Israel’s first American-model retirement village

“This is a strategic move that reflects our commitment to promoting advanced housing solutions for the elderly population," said Yaakov Quint, Director of the Israel Land Authority.

'Planned retirement village in Arad' - illustrative

France faces budget crisis as aging population drives spending to 60% of GDP

France once stood out in Europe for its higher birth rate, but that advantage has eroded since the pandemic as the number of children per woman has fallen and retiree numbers climb.

General view of the Notre Dame Cathedral and the river Seine in Paris October 20, 2009

A new model for purposeful aging, made in Jerusalem

Diverse, inclusive, and secure, this senior community is redefining what the golden years can be like.

Nofei Yerushalayim: Philosophy that goes beyond a mere idea.

From retirement to renewal: Anubanu lets Israeli volunteers make a difference

In Israel’s periphery, Anubanu’s volunteers are proving that a lifetime of giving doesn’t end with retirement – it only begins anew.

Anubanu volunteers in Kiryat Shmona.

New community centers return light to the lives of Israel's senior citizens

Colel Chabad operates a total of 160 centers, fostering an enriching environment for the elderly and retirees.

 A COLEL CHABAD worker comforts a survivor of the Iranian missile attack on Bat Yam.

The elderly: Israel’s quiet front line - opinion

The elderly are not on the sidelines of society; they are its core.

RESIDENTS OF Mediterranean Towers in Jerusalem present members of the Border Police with sufganiyot on Hanukkah. Let us remember: The heart, even at an advanced age, remains open, the writer affirms.

A revolution in assisted living: This is what the new world of the third age looks like

With the increase in life expectancy and the development of the modern world – today’s assisted living residences offer a vibrant, communal, independent, and well-designed living experience.

 Bayit Balev, Petah Tikva

Marijuana use among US seniors increases by nearly 46% since 2021

Experts warn that increased cannabis use may complicate chronic disease management in older adults.

 Marijuana use among US seniors increases by nearly 46% since 2021. Illustration.