Elderly
Health Ministry changes medical cannabis guidelines, passes responsibility to insurance funds
Cannabis may still be considered in severe cases, such as insomnia or acute distress, but only alongside proven treatments like psychotherapy and under close supervision.
During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed
Dry mouth in older age: The phenomenon that affects more than people think
Volunteers step in to support aging Holocaust survivors in Tel Aviv, Jaffa - interview
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.
World’s oldest man dies at 114, 2 months short of 115
Juan Vicente Perez Mora, born in 1909, passed away on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
Does trying to look younger reduce how much ageism older adults face? - study
The findings suggest that clinicians and public health authorities should be cautious about reinforcing beliefs that signs of aging are undesirable.
Talking speed key to understanding brain health, new study suggests
“Our results show that changes in general talking speed may reflect changes in the brain,” noted lead author Dr. Jed Meltzer at Baycrest, a global leader in aging and brain health.
Elderly are not helped by exercise apps analysis shows
Their study was published in the journal Age and Ageing under the title “Mobile applications to prescribe physical exercise in frail older adults: review of the available tools in app stores.”
World's oldest Jew dies at 114 in US
Berg is survived by her two sons, Robert Joel Berg and Dr. Anal Paul Berg, and her one grandchild, Belinda Berg.
Want to help promote your cognition level from declining if you live alone? Adopt a cat or dog
Compared with pet owners living with others, those living alone who didn’t have a pet had faster rates of decline in composite verbal cognition.
