Senior citizen

Frontal-lecture courses don’t work for older adults, Israeli study finds

Seniors learn best when they’re taught the same way that is best for children and younger adults – with active participation, meaningful discussions, and material that feels relevant.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.
Mediterranean Towers Jerusalem

Love in the third age like the first

 View of the National Insurance Institute offices in Jerusalem. January 23, 2017.

Israel’s pension gap begins long before workers reach retirement - opinion

Pro-Palestinian protestors wave flags and signs in Toronto, Ontario, on September 10, 2025. (illustrative)

Toronto mayor condemns mezuzah thefts from Jewish seniors as ‘vile antisemitism’


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?

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

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