Senior citizen

‘Ad 120’ – From an assisted living network to a network of luxury longevity residential complexes

AUGUST 5, 2026|ByIN COOPERATION WITH AD 120

'Ad 120' network launches a new complex in Modi'in.

Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration

“I’m functioning,” said Dana. “But I’m not myself. I can’t make simple decisions. I forget things. My brain feels stuck.” She wasn’t depressed. She wasn’t anxious. She was profoundly overloaded.

JULY 25, 2026|ByDR MIKE GROPPER

VOLUNTEERS PRESENT food packages to elderly people in Tel Aviv last year. The pleasure of giving often feels different from the fleeting rush of acquiring something for ourselves, the writer notes.

Caring the elderly: United Hatzalah’s "Ten Kavod" initiative

"We visit them once or twice a week, and no matter what their condition is, we do blood and heart rate checks on them."

JULY 23, 2026|ByRONNIE ROSENMAN, IN COLLABORATION WITH UNITED HATZALAH

Azrieli Palace Tel Aviv marks 20 years of urban senior living

The senior residence in the Weizmann Center has become home to residents who want community, culture, security, and immediate access to the city’s entertainment hubs.

JULY 1, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Ronit Banit brings music to the elderly

The NGO Hakol Zahav and Ronit Banit have found that through music they are helping in some measure to disperse the feeling of isolation that many older people suffer.

JULY 2, 2021ByLEAH ABRAMOWITZ

The Hakol Zahav Ensemble (from left): Frida Albaranes, Ronit Banit, Dr. Shaiela Kandel, Zvi Raviv and Ehud Tirosh

A unique solution to senior housing in Jerusalem

There is an urgent need for low-cost long-term community housing, particularly for senior citizens. An initiative in Jerusalem is offering a solution.

JULY 2, 2021ByWENDY BLUMFIELD

Dina Lipsky (left) and Batya Malichi, activists in Co-Housing Israel

Social Equality Ministry launches app for senior citizens

The new application enables the issuance of a digital senior citizen certificate with an up-to-date photo they can upload themselves.

JUNE 13, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Newly appointed minister of Social Equality Meirav Cohen attends a ceremony for replacing of minister, held at the Ministry of Socia Equality in Jerusalem on May 18 2020

Jerusalem provides aid to 11,000 Holocaust survivors living in the city

The municipality runs a variety of clubs and provides in-home assistance to the city's Holocaust survivors.

JANUARY 27, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Elias Feinzilberg, a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor, stands at the window of his home in Jerusalem as Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day under coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, April 21, 2020. The Hebrew words on the placard read: "Remembering close-by, embracing from afar."

Personal, health and social security at Ahuzat Beit Hakerem

The tenants of the Beit Hakerem estate create art. A wonderful world on a palette

JANUARY 15, 2021ByPAUL LITMAN

Israel must help elderly citizens stay active in society - opinion

The average Israeli has a life expectancy of 83, but their HALE (healthy active life expectancy) is 75.

JANUARY 13, 2021BySHLOMO MAITAL

Are we adequetly caring for our senior citizens?

First-ever crowdfund impact investment to ease elderly loneliness in TLV

The impact investment, titled "New Era," is expected to affect 200 seniors in Tel Aviv over 2.5 years with a total investment size of NIS 2.3 million.

JANUARY 8, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF