Elderly
Ben-Gurion University study finds step speed may predict longevity in older adults -study
While medical care usually measures life expectancy through chronological age or the number of chronic illnesses, physical indicators like walking speed seem to be strong indicators of health.
'Seniorland': Growing old in the world's largest retirement city - review
Ten years left to live: Cancer-free, but life is not the same as it was - opinion
The massive fraud of the Israeli in Los Angeles
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
