Elderly
After losing my son to terror, I started dancing at 70 to learn how to live again
When I landed in the hospital for an operation on my colon, my doctor said, “No more grief. You need to do things that are fun.”
‘Ad 120’ – From an assisted living network to a network of luxury longevity residential complexes
No time to retire: Why growing older does not have to mean slowing down
Tu B'Av love story: How two Jerusalem retirees found love after a lifetime apart
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."
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
Prof. Galit Nimrod, an expert in communications at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, left her family for two months in 2023 to immerse herself in the Villages’ experience.
Ten years left to live: Cancer-free, but life is not the same as it was - opinion
I won’t stop writing, dear readers, but maybe I’ll put more time into personal projects, including several new book ideas that should keep me alert and engaged.
The massive fraud of the Israeli in Los Angeles
An Israeli from Los Angeles is accused of a massive fraud: He recruited elderly people to nursing hospitals, paid bribes – and even registered deceased people for hospice after their death.
Israel faces crisis as elderly population nears two million, nursing costs threaten NII stability
“Aging of the population is one of the central challenges facing the State of Israel,” Englman said, adding that "an appropriate response to the elderly population is a moral obligation."
Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says
Of the cases where an elder was defrauded, 92% of the perpetrators were family members of the victim, with 48% their children and 33% their spouse.
Trump to have physical check-up amid ailment scrutiny in third visit to hospital during past year
President Trump visited Walter Reed for the third time in 13 months, officially for his yearly checkup, following minor health concerns, MRI scans, and public scrutiny over swelling and a neck rash.
Chronological age, personal physicians should not decide when someone can't drive, study reveals
Drivers under age 25 are involved in about 20% of all fatal traffic accidents, even if they make up a smaller fraction of the driving population.
Health Ministry changes medical cannabis guidelines, passes responsibility to insurance funds
Cannabis may still be considered in severe cases, such as insomnia or acute distress, but only alongside proven treatments like psychotherapy and under close supervision.
