Aging

By 2035, Israel’s elderly population is projected to increase by almost 80%, a growth that will challenge Israeli society to make appropriate adjustments to its social policies and services to meet the health care, social, and economic needs of this population and their families. MJB’s Research Team on Aging contributes significantly to national efforts to develop effective policies and services to address these challenges.

2020 Research Themes

Development of services for people with dementia
Integrative services for older adults with disabilities
Aging in the community
Dental treatment for older adults and examination of the dental health reform
Alternatives for nursing institutions
Technology and older adults

2020 Research Themes

Development of services for people with dementia

Integrative services for older adults with disabilities

Aging in the community

Dental treatment for older adults and examination of the dental health reform

Alternatives for nursing institutions

Technology and older adults

Research Staff

Dana Weiss

Research Analyst

Dr. Ayelet Berg-Warman

Senior Research Scholar

Dr. Ela Ostrovsky-Berman

Research Scholar

Dr. Ile Kermel-Schiffman

Research Associate

Dr. Lia Moran-Gilad

Family Research Group Leader and Director of the Engelberg Center for Children and Youth

Dr. Shirli Resnizky

Senior Research Scholar and Team Leader

Dr. Yafit Cohen

Research Analyst

Dr. Yitschak Shnoor

Research Scholar

Helen Mishael

Coordinator

Yaniv Cohen

Research Associate

Recent Publications

Family Caregivers in the World of Work

Dr. Shirli Resnizky, Yaniv Cohen

2020

The study goals were to provide information to the program implementers, participating organizations, and JDCESHEL on the scale of this phenomenon and to examine the implementation of the program and the perceived contribution at both the organizational and individual levels.

Incorporating the Supportive Community Program in the Basket of Services for Recipients of Long־Term Care Benefits: An Evaluation Study

Dr. Ayelet Berg-Warman, Yaniv Cohen

2020

The main goals of the study were to examine the extent of activity of the pilot program and evaluate its contribution to participants.

Oral Health and the Use of Dental Services by Older Adults Age 65+ in Israel

Dr. Ayelet Berg-Warman, Dr. Ile Kermel-Schiffman, Prof. Shlomo P. Zusman, Dr. Lena Natapov

2020

The goals of this study were to learn about the oral health of individuals aged 65+ in Israel, to assess the extent of use of dental services, to examine the level of satisfaction with the services, and to identify the main barriers to their use.

Spiritual Care for Families Coping with Sudden Loss and Bereavement

Ellen Milshtein, Chaya Rozenfeld, Dr. Shirli Resnizky

2020

The goals of the study were to examine the contribution of spiritual care to bereaved families and to monitor the program’s assimilation at the help centers.

All Publications - Aging