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.
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
