Elderly
Ben-Gurion University study finds step speed may predict longevity in older adults -study
While medical care usually measures life expectancy through chronological age or the number of chronic illnesses, physical indicators like walking speed seem to be strong indicators of health.
'Seniorland': Growing old in the world's largest retirement city - review
Ten years left to live: Cancer-free, but life is not the same as it was - opinion
The massive fraud of the Israeli in Los Angeles
Days before Israel's 75th, a 98-year-old Australian Jewish woman makes aliyah
"I've been a Zionist all my life," Ruth Tarlo said, as she made history making aliyah at 98 years old.
Climate change fuels lifespan of flesh-eating bacteria - study
Recent research has uncovered that infections caused by the bacteria Vibrio vulnificus has increased in the last three decades.
1,500 Israeli grandmothers march for democracy on 'Day of Paralysis'
New ‘Grandmothers for Democracy’ group vows to prevent establishment of dictatorship, protect the country for their grandchildren’s generation.
China to raise retirement age to deal with aging population
China's retirement age is among the lowest in the world at 60 for men, 55 for white-collar women and 50 for women who work in factories.
Amid Bruce Willis revelation: How to help a loved one with dementia
For Willis' family, and other families of those with dementia, this is a very difficult experience because the disease changes the personality of the beloved one we knew.
Bringing peace of mind to the elderly with an aguna at 100 - opinion
Even at the latest stages in life, some people must jump through hoops to end their marriages from years come and gone.
Elderly Florida woman killed by alligator while saving her dog
Gloria Serge's dog survived the attack Monday in Fort Pierce, according to a representative for the state's fish and wildlife department.
Some 50,000 elderly people in need of intensive nursing in Israel
Israel's National Insurance Institute recently gave an overview over the situation of the nursing care for the elderly in Israel.
Obesity can cause macular degeneration, blindness in the elderly
A new Canadian study finds new consequences of obesity in the elderly including blindness
Couple married 79-years passes away within 20 hours of each other
Hubert and June Malicote passed away holding hands after 79 years of marriage out of which they were never apart for 77.
