Senior citizen
The default cost-efficiency failure that costs the Israeli economy billions annually
Beyond the emotional distress of a quarter of elderly Israelis, loneliness is a serious clinical risk. Why must the state shift its priorities to reduce costs?
After losing my son to terror, I started dancing at 70 to learn how to live again
‘Ad 120’ – From an assisted living network to a network of luxury longevity residential complexes
Healing overloaded minds: How Israel's prolonged war is affecting memory, concentration
Israel's first senior co-housing initiative
Eight years ago, as four American-Israeli couples watched their own parents age without a plan, they started looking for an affordable cooperative housing model for themselves and friends.
COVID-19 boosters expanded to 40 years old and up
The country registers some 600 serious patients * Ten cases of concerning new Delta strain found in Israel
Ronit Banit brings music to the elderly
The NGO Hakol Zahav and Ronit Banit have found that through music they are helping in some measure to disperse the feeling of isolation that many older people suffer.
A unique solution to senior housing in Jerusalem
There is an urgent need for low-cost long-term community housing, particularly for senior citizens. An initiative in Jerusalem is offering a solution.
Social Equality Ministry launches app for senior citizens
The new application enables the issuance of a digital senior citizen certificate with an up-to-date photo they can upload themselves.
Jerusalem provides aid to 11,000 Holocaust survivors living in the city
The municipality runs a variety of clubs and provides in-home assistance to the city's Holocaust survivors.
Personal, health and social security at Ahuzat Beit Hakerem
The tenants of the Beit Hakerem estate create art. A wonderful world on a palette
Israel must help elderly citizens stay active in society - opinion
The average Israeli has a life expectancy of 83, but their HALE (healthy active life expectancy) is 75.
First-ever crowdfund impact investment to ease elderly loneliness in TLV
The impact investment, titled "New Era," is expected to affect 200 seniors in Tel Aviv over 2.5 years with a total investment size of NIS 2.3 million.
Former Mossad head Yatom forms Veterans Party
Wants to hold balance of power but won't join Netanyahu-led government
