Elderly
German government pledges record $1 billion in funding for Holocaust survivor home care
Although the survivor population has dramatically decreased over the years, the needs among the remaining population are much greater and require additional funding.
Israel's oldest person, Adele Samuelson, passes away at 111
Japan counts a record 99,763 centenarians as longevity soars
Media depictions of aging reinforce view of older adults as dependent - study
Baobab Studio - art as a healing space
A groundbreaking Israeli social initiative that combines art and wood carving with community and psychological support.
Loneliness has a cure
With an optimistic, compassionate vision, a 237-year-old charity is ensuring that Israel’s seniors are not alone
Archaeologists uncover ‘oldest nursing home' in Israel
While historical texts from the fifth and sixth centuries mention nursing homes, this is the first time a clear, physical artifact has been found that can be directly linked to them.
6 reasons why life assure stands out among medical alert systems
The Orenstein Project: Fighting hunger and building hope in Israel - opinion
The Orenstein Project fights hunger in Israel, fulfilling Henry Orenstein’s vision that no child or elderly person in the Jewish state is left behind.
The elderly: Israel’s quiet front line - opinion
The elderly are not on the sidelines of society; they are its core.
Can coordination exercises slow down aging? New research from Haifa University
Discover how coordination exercises could slow aging by improving organ communication, according to new research.
Trump’s Social Security Administration cuts are hurting Holocaust survivors, advocates say
A 100-year-old Holocaust survivor in Skokie, Illinois received a surprising notice last year from the Social Security Administration: The government was demanding a refund.
Netanya man indicted for stealing thousands from Russian-speaking elderly Israelis
The group of criminals would trick the victims into giving them their credit card information by pretending to be the Israel Electric Corporation or the water corporation.
Knesset c'mtee discusses scam stealing millions from elderly, Holocaust survivors
The fraud, committed largely via telephone, particularly targeted Israel's Russian-speaking community, with scammers speaking in Russian.
How will Israel cope with an aging population?
Israel’s elderly population is steadily growing, currently standing at 1.2 million people in 2024, with 39,000 Israelis joining the 65-and-over age group.