Elderly
Two Passover initiatives target isolation and safety for Israel’s elderly
The initiatives involved the Social Equality Ministry and the Advancement of the Status of Women, the Israel Association of Community Centers (IACC), Tzalir Fund, and Mifal HaPais.
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AI-powered gym: A surprising innovation in assisted living in Tel Aviv
Amid Iran war, many Israel's seniors can't reach safety, and there is no plan to help - opinion
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.
73-year-old mother, 51-year-old son found dead in Haifa apartment
Another body of a 60-year-old man, who lived on his own, was discovered in his apartment in the Katmon neighborhood of Jerusalem, about two weeks after he passed away.
Nurse cut off dying man’s foot for taxidermy display
The hospice nurse claimed to have amputated the foot to make the patient more comfortable, although her coworkers testify otherwise.
Childhood lead exposure could lead to lower cognitive ability in old age- study
Juvenile exposure to lead can permanently harm the central nervous system, impairing cognition defined by metrics such as IQ.
Japanese man pushes wife into sea to her death, says he was 'tired'
Hiroshi Fujiwara, 81, reportedly said he was "tired" of taking care of his disabled spouse, 79-year-old Teruko, and admitted to pushing her off a pier.
Sabar Health President: Health system must expand home hospitalization
"Does sleeping in a hospital improve their condition? Absolutely not, and the opposite is the case. We know hospitalization in old age is dangerous," said Dr. Itamar Offer.
Why does Israel discriminate against elderly olim? - opinion
It hurts me that the country I love can treat elderly immigrants in this manner. Israel was established as a haven for all Jews, irrespective of race, country of origin, or age.
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Therapeutic games, weak brain stimulation slow cognitive decline - study
Weak brain stimulation and therapeutic games are not just a way to pass the time, according to British, Canadian and Italian researchers
This is why you shouldn't bring strippers to a nursing home
After causing an uproar on the internet, the organizers apologized and said that they were shocked at what they heard and "did not expect this to happen."