Caregiver

Knesset lobby pushes for increased support for Israel's caregivers

Corn, a veteran family therapist, who was thrilled by the establishment of the lobby, noted that caregivers “are invisible in the population."

 THE RATE OF caregivers will increase significantly in the coming decades.
 View of buildings and houses in the central Israeli city of Netanya, September 8, 2024.

Toddlers found wandering streets of Netanya alone, Israel Police investigate

 Red ocher markings which were painted on stalagmites by Neanderthals about 65,000 years ago, according to an international study, are seen in a prehistoric cave in Ardales, southern Spain, August 7, 2021.

Revelation of Neanderthals with Down syndrome places special emphasis on caregiving - study

 A demonstration of the dressing robot in the laboratory

Lend a hand: New 'dressing robot' may mimic assistance provided by caregivers


Winners of the Danielle Sonnenfeld Prize announced after 800,000 Israelis vote

The prize for outstanding medical professionals was set up in memory of mensch Danielle Sonnenfeld, who died before completing her dream of becoming a doctor.

Danielle Sonnenfeld Prize ceremony, September 2023.

Ben-Gvir sued his father's caretaker - and ended up having to pay him

A foreign worker who cared for Ben-Gvir's father was sued by the minister for going on vacation.

 Israeli minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir at the National Security offices in Jerusalem June 15, 2023.

1 in 5 Israelis take care of individuals with disabilities for free

Haredim are the group who are most often caregivers, with 34% of the sector serving as caregivers for a family member.

Caregiver (illustrative)

83-year-old woman imprisoned in warehouse by caregiver

The shocking incident comes as cases of elder abuse by caregivers rise year over year.

Wheelchair (illustrative)

Abrace launches smart bracelet that helps children with autism

Just like a watch, it attaches to a child’s wrist, automatically monitoring sensory input levels, without making the child uncomfortable or interfering with their day-to-day life.

 Abrace devices come along with a cute set of plug-in patches illustrated with funny animals

Israel's sandwich-generation kids are getting squashed under pressure - opinion

The "sandwich generation" is a rapidly-growing group of people that are "sandwiched" between taking care of family members and trying to hold a job.

 THOSE IN the sandwich generation are like a falafel ball squeezed into a pita – struggling to keep it all together.

Education Ministry to fund assistance for diabetic kids in daycare

The High Court approved the funding of assistance for diabetic children in after-school daycare.

STUDENTS in school.

Israeli medical institutions, labs deficient at protecting patient data

The most acute problem among all institutions seemed to be in the realm of patient information being processed by external companies - some 40% of institutions were deficient.

A member of medical staff wearing a protective face mask, works at an N95 face mask collection point, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, at the Cleveland Clinic hospital in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2020

Not just for rabbis: Spiritual caregiving in Israel

"People’s sense of loneliness comes from lack of community, lack of meaning in life... When we come to the person, we do a spiritual assessment... What gives that person meaning in life?"

MARPEH FOUNDER and director Dr. Einat Ramon.