Senior citizen

A Community called home

The unique human mosaic of Mediterranean Towers Jerusalem.

Mediterranean Towers Jerusalem
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


A (senior) star is born

The fifth annual Tel Aviv Star of the City competition, which took place last week, showcased a group of talented amateur singers in their golden years still seeking their moment of glory.

 ZEHAVA GADASI in the Star of the City competition

This week in Jerusalem: America in Jerusalem

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 DEPUTY MAYOR Arieh King: East Jerusalem immigration?

Letters to the Editor October 18, 2022: Truly misguided

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

This week in Jerusalem: American Promenade

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 GOOD NEWS for the city’s seniors (Illustrative).

Israeli women live longer, but men are healthier - report

The Central Bureau of Statistics takes ‘health and social temperature’ of Israeli Jews and Arabs over 65 in first-ever report.

Elderly hand (illustrative)

Senior Citizens to receive 20% discount on vacations in Israel

The benefit will be given to senior citizens for an entire year from Saturday night to Wednesday excluding holidays, when the discount will be given on the price stated at the time of booking.

THE DARIA Resort vacation village is situated on Haon Beach.

Israel's national roadmap plan for Welfare Ministry presented by Menomadin Foundation

The program, which was devised by senior scholars in the field, is the first of its kind to formulate a comprehensive plan of reform for Israel’s welfare services.

Haim Taib and Minister Meir Cohen.

Welfare Ministry reports 3.5% increase in elder abuse

"Most of the incidents take place in the home space by spouses, children, grandchildren and caregivers," chief social worker at the Senior Citizens Administration Gal Shaham said.

Elderly man (illustrative)

Meet PAPAWATCH: A smartwatch designed specifically for seniors

KIDI has launched a new product aimed at the elderly which has a variety of vital functions aimed at easing the daily lives of adults who need some family supervision.

 PAPAWATCH

Introducing the diet that can lengthen your lifespan

Everyone who goes on a diet does it to lose weight, but what if as a bonus you can also prolong your life?

Food is seen on a table at a restaurant at the port of El Masnou, near Barcelona May 16, 2008. The Spanish government is leading a bid to persuade UNESCO to put the Mediterranean diet on the world heritage list.