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
This is the ideal temperature for older adults to sleep at night - study
The elderly often suffer from inadequate, restless, and disrupted sleep that influences many outcomes connected to their health and well-being. These temperature changes might help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California man spends 100th birthday with parade of dogs
The event boasted a crowd of more than 200 people in attendance.
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?
