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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.

2019 Research Focus

Reforming the Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) Law

Introducing a care manager into the LTCI law
Initiative to add Supportive Communities to the basic service package

Quality of services provided through the LTCI Law

Perspectives on home care provided through the LTCI Law and the health care system

Individuals who do not receive services through the LTCI Law due to their income levels

Understanding the unique needs of this population and the alternatives available for them

Developing services for people with dementia

Developing a hotline for people with dementia and their families
Operating a second shift at day care centers

Integrative services for elderly people with disabilities

National pilot

Support and services for the elderly

Developing models to support the needs of family caregivers
Implementing upgraded models of supportive communities: community connectedness, service package flexibility, and integration with the LTCI Law
Needs and services for aging individuals with severe mental illness

The 65+ Population in Israel 2018

Publications
Projects
Content

The Needs of Aging LGBTs

The goals of the study were to investigate the special needs of aging members of the LGBT community in Israel, to learn how they cope with various aspects of age-related challenges, and to examine the extent of responsiveness of the service system to their needs.

Pilot for Supervision of Legal Guardians for Personal Affairs: Summary Report

The main goal of the pilot was to help the Office of the Administrator General (public guardian) at the Ministry of Justice design a system to supervise guardians in regard to personal matters so as to identify situations in which guardians are not performing their duties adequately.

Review of Programs for Family Caregivers of People with Dementia

The goal of the review was to present innovative, up-to-date programmatic directions and programs that are less well known in Israel and could improve the caregivers' quality of life.

A Time for Leisure — Social Activity for Housebound Members of Supportive Communities: An Evaluation Study

The goals of the study were to examine the program's implementation and contribution to participants with the focus on the sense of loneliness social involvement and psychological wellbeing.

Evaluation of the Needs of Elderly Bereaved Parents

The goal of this study is learn the specific needs of elderly bereaved parents in order to provide a better service, with an emphasis on the needs of older parents and those living in the periphery.