Elderly

Netanya man indicted for stealing thousands from Russian-speaking elderly Israelis

The group of criminals would trick the victims into giving them their credit card information by pretending to be the Israel Electric Corporation or the water corporation.

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.
 Woman holding credit card, giving details over the phone; illustrative

Knesset c'mtee discusses scam stealing millions from elderly, Holocaust survivors

 An illustrative image of elderly Israelis.

How will Israel cope with an aging population?

Magen David Adom (MDA) teams evacuated dozens of elderly residents from a nursing home in the Shoresh area on Wednesday, as massive wildfires swept through the Jerusalem Hills, forcing widespread evacuations and the closure of major highways.

MDA evacuates nursing home residents as wildfires rage near Jerusalem


'Life Stories': Elderly evacuees from Israel's North share their experiences in exhibit

The project brought forth the inner strength of the elderly evacuees and gave them the opportunity to have their stories heard, Haverut said.

 Chana Biton, evacuee from Israel's North during the Israel-Hamas war.

How to choose a recommended assisted living facility?

Choosing an assisted living facility is a significant decision that affects the quality of life, comfort, and security of seniors who choose to live in such a place.

 A couple in assisted living

Protecting the elderly: The security of knowing they are not alone

The technological innovation by the Israeli company HUGSEN, based on smart sensors, allows the elderly population to maintain independent living in their homes or in assisted living facilities.

 The home kit: An Israeli innovation

Letters to the Editor, January 29, 2025: Will of the people

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Ad 120 network announces grand reopening: The Tel Aviv residence undergoes a significant makeover

Luxury apartments with panoramic views of Yarkon Park, various shared spaces designed to international standards, and an innovative longevity center.

 AD 120

Letters to the Editor, January 27, 2025: Moral leadership

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Breakthrough in remote monitoring for senior citizens

HUGSEN invests NIS 4 million in remote monitoring technology for the elderly, based on sensors and artificial intelligence.

 HUGSEN

New house, new campaign: The location of the assisted living network

The Palace assisted living network, part of the Azrieli Group, is currently launching a campaign for its new home in the network – Palace Rishon Lezion.

 Palace Rishon Lezion

They deserve it: The exciting future of senior living homes

A glimpse into the new senior living communities and day centers for the elderly currently being planned and built in Israel reveals that they are more luxurious and well-designed than ever before.

 Park Ayalon Project, Auerbach Halevy Architecture

Study reveals optimal home temperature for elderly brain health

Likelihood of attention difficulties doubles when home temperatures deviate from 68-75°F range.

 Study reveals optimal home temperature for elderly brain health. Illustration.

Windows for the elderly: Important things to know when choosing

Windows are a significant component of quality of life, especially when it comes to the elderly. Yael Shaked Bergman, in collaboration with the AluG company, explains how to do it right.

 AluG