Elderly

Police arrest three minors over attack on elderly Palestinian man near Damascus Gate

Democrats MK Gilad Kariv described the attack as racist violence and called on police to bring those responsible to justice.

Man in handcuffs - illustrative
Loneliness in old age is becoming a health and economic burden.

The default cost-efficiency failure that costs the Israeli economy billions annually

Jews shop at a “Four Species” market outside the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, ahead of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, September 22, 2026.

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

“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


An unhealthy lifestyle may land you in a nursing home - study

All lifestyle behaviors except for diet were independently linked to an increased risk of nursing home admission.

Elderly Israelis wait for their turn to vote

40-year-old fetus discovered in stomach of 84-year-old woman

The woman exhibited signs of abdominal pregnancy, an extraordinarily uncommon variant of ectopic pregnancy.

 Ultrasound (illustrative)

Young at heart: 101-year-old neurologist reveals tips for a long and joyful life

Dr. Howard Tucker, an centenarian neurologist from Ohio shares his priceless insights on living a joyful and fulfilling life.

How can you stay young at heart, even in old age?

The shock and awe of growing old(er) - opinion

I’m not planning on retiring any time soon. Tiring, maybe, but not giving up the fight. That’s what life is all about.

 ‘WHEN I’M 64’ singer-songwriter and former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, now 81, performs in Tel Aviv in 2008.

Volunteers help Holocaust survivor visit beach for first time in years

Ten Kavod focuses on providing preventative health care and support to elderly individuals and Holocaust survivors like the homebound 81-year-old Mina Kozlanko.

 United Hatzalah Ten Kavod volunteers with Mina (2nd from left) on the beach.

Substance abuse among the elderly is a growing problem

The generation which reached maturity in the 60s and 70s, a time when drugs were more prevalent and accepted, are now reaching old age and haven't given up their habits yet.

 Illustrative image of drug abuse

Playing with preschoolers could improve the mental wellbeing of retirement-home residents

A new study shows that interactions between children and the elderly can improve the mental health of senior citizens.

Senior woman hugging a young child

California man spends 100th birthday with parade of dogs

The event boasted a crowd of more than 200 people in attendance.

Can exercising with dogs be good for you?

Israeli urologist debunks myths about sex and old age

Impotence, erectile dysfunction, and Viagra are all talked about when it comes to having sex in your 50s, but what are the facts?

 Are there health benefits to abstaining from sex and masturbation? (Illustrative)

Have scientists unlocked the secret to a longer life?

Mice that were fed the taurine had an increased medium lifespan of 10-12% longer than the mice that were given just the standard diet.

 What are the scientific processes behind aging?