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Dec 31, 20234 min read
Does Your Loved One Employ a Foreign Caregiver? Here’s How Holidays Work
Like all employees in Israel, foreign caregivers are entitled to take off 9 paid holidays per year. Here’s how it works: Designation of...

Dec 28, 20232 min read
Avoiding sibling conflict when caring for an elderly parent
“Mom always liked you best!” went the old Smothers Brothers comedy routine. Sibling rivalries. Dating back to the story of Cain and Abel,...


Aug 24, 20233 min read
To Camera or Not to Camera? Ensuring the Safety of an Elderly Loved-One with a Caregiver
Israel boasts a highly developed (and heavily subsidized) system of live-in care that enables seniors to age in place and maintain...


Aug 15, 20232 min read
Flying with a Loved One with Dementia: Tips for a Smooth Journey
August is peak time for flying: an opportunity to get away from it all, enjoy new scenery and create memories. But for a person with...


Apr 2, 20236 min read
Hiring a Foreign Caregiver? Here is What You Need to Know
Permits and payments and pensions, oh my! The process of hiring a foreign caregiver can be daunting. Here is what you need to know: Permit...


Feb 6, 20234 min read
Of Sound Mind, Second Marriages and Blended Families: Navigating the Complexities of Family Caregiving
(This article originally appeared in The Jerusalem Post .) Remember the movie Yours, Mine and Ours? Based loosely on a real-life family,...

Dec 20, 20224 min read
Senior Moments: Tips for Celebrating Holidays When a Loved One Has Dementia
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Chanukah in Israel is a special time; a full week plus of dancing lights, fancy donuts, songs...


Dec 4, 20224 min read
Caring for a Parent Who Didn’t Care for You
“When you comin’ home dad?” “I don’t know when But we’ll get together then. You know we’ll have a good time then…” -Cat’s in the...


Nov 23, 20221 min read
The Gift of Care Management
“The real gift of care management is for people to know there is help when they need it, because the needs often come on suddenly and...


Nov 17, 20222 min read
New Requirements for Bituach Leumi Foreign Caregivers
In August 2022 individuals logging into the Bituach Leumi website noticed that requirements regarding Bituach Leumi (National Insurance)...


Sep 15, 20221 min read
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...


Jul 30, 20224 min read
Home is Where the Heart Is: Helping Aging Parents Choose the Right Living Arrangement
(This article originally appeared in The Times of Israel .) As our parents age, one of the most important decisions they will need to...


Jun 13, 20223 min read
Caring for Our Aging Loved Ones: Lessons Learned From COVID
(This article originally appeared in The Times of Israel. ) T he time is now to put systems in place to care for aging loved ones when...


Feb 23, 20222 min read
Enduring Power of Attorney: It’s Now Easier to Appoint a Family Member Who Lives Far Away
“I am executing an Enduring Power of Attorney. Can my daughter who doesn’t live in Israel be appointed as an agent?” Yes, but…. she...


Aug 17, 20211 min read
Are you planning Aliyah for an elderly loved one?
Are you planning Aliyah for an elderly loved one? Israel is a wonderful place for seniors, but setting everything up can be complex and...


Aug 4, 20211 min read
The Nuts & Bolts of Legal Planning in Israel for Aging and End of Life
Whether your elderly parents live in Israel or are planning Aliyah, we can’t stress enough the importance of them signing a full set of...


Jul 18, 20216 min read
Hiring a Foreign Caregiver? Here are Some Tips for Hiring the Right Person
Ask anyone who has done it, the process of hiring a foreign caregiver in Israel is daunting. Beyond the bureaucracy of applying for a...


Jul 11, 20211 min read
Communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia
Communicating with someone who has Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia can be challenging. Your loved one may have difficulty...


Jun 21, 20214 min read
Confused About How to Budget for a Live-In Foreign Caregiver? Here are the Nuts and Bolts
Base Salary Base Salary is linked to the Israeli minimum wage, currently ILS 5572/month (as of April 1, 2023). More experienced...


Jun 21, 20205 min read
Give Your Family the Gift of Planning for Aging
(This post originally appeared in the Times of Israel) As the owner of a Geriatric Care Management company, I know first-hand how...
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