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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


Increases in life expectancy, later retirement could explain the shift in public perception

When do people think that ‘old age’ begins?

Elderly Israelis sit in a designated protected space in a senior citizens home in Jerusalem, June 2, 2009, as a siren is sounded during a nationwide civil defense drill simulating a rocket attack.

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.

  Beyond beauty, order, and cleanliness, there should also be items that enable you a quality of life. Design: Tzvia Kaziof

Israel Institute for Occupational Safety marks International Older Persons Day

Hiring mature people can be a boon to employers if they are taken care of properly according to needs.

 Two young women in working in the office along with an older man.

The reverse mortgage option 

Using one’s real estate assets to increase one’s monthly pension.

 Oded Malcha

Volunteers help Holocaust survivor visit beach for first time in years

Ten Kavod focuses on providing preventative health care and support to elderly individuals and Holocaust survivors like the homebound 81-year-old Mina Kozlanko.

 United Hatzalah Ten Kavod volunteers with Mina (2nd from left) on the beach.

Playing with preschoolers could improve the mental wellbeing of retirement-home residents

A new study shows that interactions between children and the elderly can improve the mental health of senior citizens.

Senior woman hugging a young child

One in five elderly Israelis needs social benefits, National Insurance finds

More than a million senior citizens receive a pension and still over 205,000 recipients need supplementary income.

Are we adequetly caring for our senior citizens?

SixtyFive partners with key mortgage industry players to provide seniors access home equity

The early-stage company is laying the foundation to broaden its reach throughout the US in the coming year.

 (Left to right) Tali Gross, CEO, Eyal Stern, COO, Ron Likvornik, CTO.

83-year-old woman imprisoned in warehouse by caregiver

The shocking incident comes as cases of elder abuse by caregivers rise year over year.

Wheelchair (illustrative)

Is there a lighter side to becoming old?

Although it’s true that I’ve been young and I’ve been old, and young is better, there are some compensations. Not a lot. But we all know that growing old is much better than the alternative.

 GOLDEN AGE?