Elderly

The woman behind Melabev: Leah Abramowitz, powerhouse Israeli who transformed eldercare

The Magazine recently met with Leah Abramowitz at her home to talk about her life since retiring from Melabev in 2008.

LEAH ABRAMOWITZ – born Lotte Froelich in Germany in 1935 – was recognized as a 2008 Yakir Yerushalayim.
Close up of a senior couple's hands holding.

Eleanor and Lyle Gittens are the world's longest married couple after 83 years

Stuart E. Eizenstat speaks during the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Annual Days of Remembrance ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on April 23, 2025 in Washington, DC.

German government pledges record $1 billion in funding for Holocaust survivor home care

 Adele Samuelson

Israel's oldest person, Adele Samuelson, passes away at 111


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.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

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.

 Woman holding credit card, giving details over the phone; illustrative

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.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

MDA evacuates nursing home residents as wildfires rage near Jerusalem

Magen David Adom (MDA) teams evacuated dozens of elderly residents from a nursing home in the Shoresh area on Wednesday, as massive wildfires swept through the Jerusalem Hills.

Magen David Adom (MDA) teams evacuated dozens of elderly residents from a nursing home in the Shoresh area on Wednesday, as massive wildfires swept through the Jerusalem Hills, forcing widespread evacuations and the closure of major highways.

'Life Stories': Elderly evacuees from Israel's North share their experiences in exhibit

The project brought forth the inner strength of the elderly evacuees and gave them the opportunity to have their stories heard, Haverut said.

 Chana Biton, evacuee from Israel's North during the Israel-Hamas war.

How to choose a recommended assisted living facility?

Choosing an assisted living facility is a significant decision that affects the quality of life, comfort, and security of seniors who choose to live in such a place.

 A couple in assisted living

Protecting the elderly: The security of knowing they are not alone

The technological innovation by the Israeli company HUGSEN, based on smart sensors, allows the elderly population to maintain independent living in their homes or in assisted living facilities.

 The home kit: An Israeli innovation

Letters to the Editor, January 29, 2025: Will of the people

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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Ad 120 network announces grand reopening: The Tel Aviv residence undergoes a significant makeover

Luxury apartments with panoramic views of Yarkon Park, various shared spaces designed to international standards, and an innovative longevity center.

 AD 120

Letters to the Editor, January 27, 2025: Moral leadership

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

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