Elderly

Health Ministry to provide subsidized dental care for more seniors

Health Ministry lowers age for seniors to receive subsidized dental care, expands basket of subsidized treatments.

The benefits of age: Free bus rides for individuals aged 75+

Starting this summer, elderly citizens aged 75 and up will be able to travel for free, while those 60+ will be charged just NIS 112.5/month.

Aliyah for the elderly

The Patriarch Abraham made aliyah at 75, but for many of the elderly, that may not be the best time to begin to lead a new life. Op-ed.

'No way we can overestimate impact Torah study programs have on elderly'

With promise for a healthier new year, Colel Chabad expands senior Torah study initiative.

Pres. Herzog: 'We must extend a hand to Israel's senior citizens'

President Isaac Herzog tours Jewish Agency’s Amigour Joseph Wilf Home for the Elderly.

Sudden stoppage of NJ building's Shabbat elevator sparks lawsuit

Elevator was essential for elderly and disabled observant residents to leave their apartments on Shabbat and holidays.

Bnei Brak transports elderly to vaccine centers

Municipality teams with United Hatzalah to ensure elderly people who would otherwise be stuck at home can be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Health Ministry again lets elderly morbidity tracker lapse after four abridged reports

Health Ministry COVID morbidity/mortality tracker with statistics from nursing homes again lapses after resuming reports for only four days.

Two elderly contract COVID-19 after second vaccine dose

Two Holon nursing home residents test COVID positive 12 days after receiving second vaccine dose.

Chinese health experts call to suspend Pfizer vaccine in elderly after Norwegian deaths

Experts: Death incidents in Norway prove mRNA COVID-19 vaccines' efficacy 'not as good as expected'.

Internal Security Minister visits elderly man abandoned on street by Israel Police

Internal Security Minister Amir Ohana visits elderly Yosef Fleishman, hospitalized at Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem.

Aging: It's only skin deep

If you take away the lines, do you take away the joy and sadness? The wisdom?

New campaign urges: 'Neighbor, notice whether or not I'm here'

Following unnoticed deaths of some elderly, ZAKA organization begins campaign to raise awareness. 'Say good morning to your neighbors.'

Study: Older adults' perception of aging may be more important than chronological age

COVID-19 loneliness linked to elevated psychiatric symptoms in older adults.

Old is beautiful

The elderly venerable man or woman before you is living testimony to the living God of Israel.

Labor Ministry to install distress sensors in homes of childless seniors

Elderly Israelis to receive distress sensors at negligible price, Labor and Welfare Ministry announces.

How Beit Shemesh treats its elderly citizens

Elderly man diagnosed as recovered yet condition deteriorates

Poriya Hospital: Elderly man readmitted to hospital after allegedly recovering from coronavirus yet his condition deteriorates.

The pandemic poses a mortal threat to Western civilization

Yair Netanyahu helps distribute food to Holocaust survivors

PM's son volunteers with Yad Ezer La-Haver foundation, assists in distributing Passover food parcels to the needy.

Sara Netanyahu, wife of Prime Minister Netanyahu, initiates project to help elderly

Sara Netanyahu initiates 'Embracing the Elderly,' connecting youth movements to weaker populations to lessen the loneliness.

The pandemic brings us closer to the Judeo-Christian culture of life

The elderly in the corona pandemic

Take it seriously, but handle it sanely

Italy is losing its grandparents

Arab 'mechanic' nabbed after he swindled 16 elderly victims

Arab resident of eastern Jerusalem arrested after allegedly bilking more than a dozen elderly people out of thousands of shekels.

Elderly British couple kidnapped in South Africa

British foreign office confirms kidnapping by 'terrorists' in South Africa.

Elderly Jew attacked in sheltered housing

Alan Califano poses as visitor and enters Jewish sheltered housing facility in New York City to rob and attack Jews. Arrested by police.

Elderly man dies in Petah Tikva apartment fire

Magen David Adom medics arrive at scene of fire, find victim already died.

Citizens over 80 won't have to wait in line

New law allowing elderly to skip lines passed by Knesset.

Policemen save elderly woman on Ayalon Highway

Police find elderly woman walking on highway, take her to safety.

Netanyahu: Israel's economy is growing

Netanyahu says upcoming Australia visit will help Israel's economy continue to grow, slams Israeli public for not honoring elders.

1 in 3 seniors gives up heat, food or medicine

Friendship Fund survey finds worrying situation: Hundreds of thousands of elderly forsake basic needs due to financial difficulties.

Video: Scooter Thieves in World's Slowest Getaway?

Two youths from Holon were caught after they stole an elderly couple's mobility scooter. No high speed chase was involved.

Students and Elderly Rejoice in Hanukkah Together

Yeshiva students visit elderly residence for holiday, and learn their stories of Torah study, Holocaust survival and war for Israel.

Knesset Committee Focuses on War and the Elderly

'An old man falls on the ground, and no one is there to pick him up,' Minister laments at special hearing.

Volunteers Come to Visit Elderly, Find Crime Scene

Volunteers spring to action when they stumble across the scene of a burglary during a pre-Purim visit.

Elderly Man Found at Last Minute with Hypothermia

An elderly man from central Israel is in serious condition after getting lost, spending the entire night outside.

Report: Lots More 90 Year Olds in Israel by 2035

A study shows that in 2035, Israel will have fewer Jews relative to population, and a lot more elderly.

Samaria Prepares to Deal with Aging Population

Samaria’s elderly population set for dramatic increase by 2013; leaders prepare now.