Elderly

Your Investments: The Four Species, unity, and caring for elderly parents

The four species provide an important model for siblings caring for aging parents. Each species has its own role, just as siblings don’t have to contribute in exactly the same way.

Jews shop at a “Four Species” market outside the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, September 22, 2026.
“All the benefits of assisted living, alongside a complete solution for the needs of a religious person.”

Living the perfect balance at Palace Assisted Living Modi'in

Israeli firefighters at the scene where a kid in a critical condition after a fire broke at an apartment in Ramot, Jerusalem, December 3, 2025.

Suspected hazardous materials leak in Jerusalem, two elderly people found unconscious

SANDY & ROSALIE, at home: ‘If not now, when?’

Too old for aliyah? This centenarian Jewish couple proved age is no barrier to moving to Israel


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.

Elderly individuals report confusion, memory decline, difficulty with orientation and sometimes even delirium, a state of acute sudden confusion

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.

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Memorial Amphitheater during a Memorial Day event at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 25, 2026.

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.

Traffic on Highway 2 near Netanya. Although the Transportation Ministry  has announced that the elderly are more likely to be injured or killed in road accidents, it doesn’t state whether they are pedestrians or drivers.

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.

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During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed

A study among 1,085 people aged 60+ in Wales found that more than half experienced at least one difficulty such as loneliness, financial stress or abuse.

An elderly couple

Dry mouth in older age: The phenomenon that affects more than people think

Dry mouth is a common phenomenon in older age that may affect denture stability, eating and speech, and harm quality of life without being talked about enough.

Sometimes it begins with a mild feeling of dryness, but over time it may develop into a real difficulty in chewing, swallowing and even speaking. When it comes to people who use dentures, the effect is felt even more

Volunteers step in to support aging Holocaust survivors in Tel Aviv, Jaffa - interview

The institute works with about 220 survivors living in the south Tel Aviv and Jaffa area, all of whom are elderly people referred by social services.

Jaffa Institute volunteers are seen supporting aging Holocaust survivors in low-income areas.

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. 

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

'We are in agony:' Savannah Guthrie speaks in first interview since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance

The Guthrie family is still searching for their mother, two months after her disappearance.

 A sign reads stands amid yellow flowers left at the house of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of US journalist and television host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her home on February 1, in Tucson, Arizona, February 21, 2026.

AI-powered gym: A surprising innovation in assisted living in Tel Aviv

The assisted living network launches a digital gym in Israel for seniors, using AI to scan user data and create personalized training programs via a smart wristband.

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