Elderly

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.

Oren David Shachar's Rolls–Royce
 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

Israel faces crisis as elderly population nears two million, nursing costs threaten NII stability

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

Elder fraud cases jump 61% in Israel as abuse reports rise, Welfare Ministry says

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

Trump to have physical check-up amid ailment scrutiny in third visit to hospital during past year


The silent suffering of grandparents after a loss - opinion

It is imperative that we acknowledge grandparents's pain and provide them with the necessary resources to heal and find meaning in their lives.

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Elderly Israelis face economic, health struggles amid war, survey reveals

A new survey by the JDC confronts the reality of Israel’s elderly population and how they’ve adapted to health and financial difficulties in the wake of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

 JDC conducts wellness and recreational activities for elderly evacuees at hotels, including those from northern Israel desperate to return home.

Museums are his mission

After recovering from a severe auto accident, Shimon Sebag dedicated his life to improving society. He founded Haifa’s Holocaust Museum in 2017 and is now opening the Seventh of October Museum.

 A resident of the 'Warm Home for Holocaust Survivors' in Haifa.

New home offers and products for Tu B'Av

Luxury furniture brand Porada and American Comfort offer special Tu B'Av promotions, including stylish bedroom pieces and indulgent massage devices, with deals available from August 14 to 20.

 New home offers and products for Tu B'Av

A human center in the shadow of the war

Navigating uncertainty: Moked Enosh Ltd. adapts to help the elderly population, providing essential support in challenging times.


Taub Center demands urgent reforms to elder care financing system

Over the past decade, the number of those eligible for LTC benefits from private insurance plans and the National Insurance Institute (NII) has almost doubled.

An elderly woman walks through a corridor of a retirement home as visits have been restricted due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) concerns, in Grevenbroich

World’s oldest man dies at 114, 2 months short of 115

Juan Vicente Perez Mora, born in 1909, passed away on Tuesday.

 Elderly couple, illustrative

Enhancing life: Smart solutions for seniors' independence

From smart technology to daily aids, here's how innovation is reshaping life for seniors and fostering independence.

  Beyond beauty, order, and cleanliness, there should also be items that enable you a quality of life. Design: Tzvia Kaziof

Study examines reasons for age-related hearing loss

About one in five people around the world suffer from AHRL, and this number is expected to rise as the global population ages.

 Ear, with hearing aid.

Lend a hand: New 'dressing robot' may mimic assistance provided by caregivers

This technology could be significant in the social-care system to allow caregivers to spend less time on practical tasks and more time on the health and mental well-being of individuals. 

 A demonstration of the dressing robot in the laboratory