Senior citizen

How to stay healthy and active as a senior in Jerusalem

Another Jerusalem resident said she enjoys walking along Mesila Park, the popular walking and cycling path built on the old Turkish railway line, passing the First Station.

Israelis are seen walking along Mesila Park in Jerusalem.
Do you make the most of your leisure time?

The third age: Between 'middle-aged' and 'old' - opinion

'Planned retirement village in Arad' - illustrative

ILA unveils plan for Israel’s first American-model retirement village

General view of the Notre Dame Cathedral and the river Seine in Paris October 20, 2009

France faces budget crisis as aging population drives spending to 60% of GDP


A new model for purposeful aging, made in Jerusalem

Diverse, inclusive, and secure, this senior community is redefining what the golden years can be like.

Nofei Yerushalayim: Philosophy that goes beyond a mere idea.

From retirement to renewal: Anubanu lets Israeli volunteers make a difference

In Israel’s periphery, Anubanu’s volunteers are proving that a lifetime of giving doesn’t end with retirement – it only begins anew.

Anubanu volunteers in Kiryat Shmona.

New community centers return light to the lives of Israel's senior citizens

Colel Chabad operates a total of 160 centers, fostering an enriching environment for the elderly and retirees.

 A COLEL CHABAD worker comforts a survivor of the Iranian missile attack on Bat Yam.

The elderly: Israel’s quiet front line - opinion

The elderly are not on the sidelines of society; they are its core.

RESIDENTS OF Mediterranean Towers in Jerusalem present members of the Border Police with sufganiyot on Hanukkah. Let us remember: The heart, even at an advanced age, remains open, the writer affirms.

A revolution in assisted living: This is what the new world of the third age looks like

With the increase in life expectancy and the development of the modern world – today’s assisted living residences offer a vibrant, communal, independent, and well-designed living experience.

 Bayit Balev, Petah Tikva

Marijuana use among US seniors increases by nearly 46% since 2021

Experts warn that increased cannabis use may complicate chronic disease management in older adults.

 Marijuana use among US seniors increases by nearly 46% since 2021. Illustration.

Mediterranean Towers: A new chapter of purpose and joy for Jerusalem’s elders

This is the Mediterranean Towers retirement residence, where a community of golden age citizens of diverse backgrounds are given a new lease on life as they enter their “third age.”

 Mediterranean Towers in Jerusalem’s Arnona neighborhood.

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

Karaoke, chess on wheels, oxygen bottles: China’s ‘Silver Trains’ offer senior citizen luxury

China announced the launch of its new "Silver Trains," a fleet of rail services specifically designed to cater to the needs of senior citizens.

 Karaoke, chess on wheels, oxygen bottles: China’s ‘Silver Trains’ offer senior citizen luxury.

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

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