Services for Older Adults Outside the Healthcare System
Services for Older Adults Outside the Healthcare System
There are a variety of social and welfare services available outside of the healthcare system. Some of these services may require a copayment, which is typically modest but may vary depending on the applicant's individual circumstances.
Services for older people
- Daycare centers for individuals with decreased functionality: Social activities, meals, and additional services such as bathing
- Assistance for senior citizens residing at home: social work services, meals, and help with exercising rights
- Old age clubs: courses, lectures, group games, events, and more
- “Supporting Community” Project: Installing a panic button, social activities, help with house maintenance, exposure to advanced technologies, and adapted physical activities
- Services for the older adults and their families: Help with exercising rights, home visits, help with filling out forms
- Activities for older adults by the HMOs
Older people can receive welfare services outside of the healthcare system. Some of these services may require a copayment, which is typically modest but may vary depending on the applicant's individual circumstances.
There are numerous services available that address a range of needs, some social, and some that support people in staying in the community by providing solutions such as panic buttons, home upkeep, etc. Others help with exercising rights, and more.
Here we provide information on the rights and services that may be relevant to you:
Daycare centers for individuals with decreased functionality
Daycare centers across the country offer a variety of services to older adults, including social activities, things to occupy and engage the elderly, meals, and other services such as bathing. These services are provided by a social worker and a multi-professional staff.
If you are eligible for a long-term care benefit according to the long-term care insurance law, you can utilize this service as part of your eligibility for care hours.
Assistance for senior citizens who continue to live at home
Many older adults prefer to continue living at home for as long as possible. To help them achieve this goal, the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs provides assistance in various areas: psychosocial therapy and assessment, including encouragement to engage in social activity, help in strengthening family connections, help with meals if required, and help from a social worker to exercise their rights. This service involves a copayment that varies according to the eligibility criteria.
Seniors clubs
Clubs around the country that are operated by the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs. These clubs provide a variety of enriching activities and help diminish feelings of loneliness. In these clubs, you can enjoy courses, lectures, social games, events, and more. For more information about joining a club, please contact the social worker in the Social Services Department in your area of residence. This service involves a fixed copayment for all club participants.
“Supporting Community” project
The “Supporting Community” project of the Ministry of Welfare and the local authorities is intended for anyone who has reached retirement age. On this program, you can obtain a variety of community services, including a caretaker for house repairs, the installment of a panic button, social activities, and more. This service involves a copayment that varies according to the eligibility criteria.
Counseling services for senior citizens and their families
This service is intended to provide counseling, assistance with exercising rights, and one-time or multiple home visits. Additionally, help can be obtained with translation and filling out relevant forms. This service is provided by volunteers and run by social workers.
Activities for Holocaust survivors
The Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Victims provides assistance to Holocaust survivors in Israel who need it. The assistance is in various areas, including additional nursing hours, eyeglasses, individual social care, help with exercising rights associated with mental health, and more.
Further information is available on the Foundation for the Welfare of Holocaust Victims website
In addition, local authorities offer a variety of activities for Holocaust survivors, including Cafe Europa, Britain's clubs, and volunteer visits to help alleviate loneliness and provide opportunities for personal conversation.