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The Gift of Care Management

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 it’s very overwhelming.” - Sharon Beth Halachmy We’re delighted to share this recent article on B’Lev Shalem that appeared in New...

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New Requirements for Bituach Leumi Foreign Caregivers

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) payments for foreign caregivers had changed. Unfortunately, but the instructions regarding the change were contradictory and...

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Caring for Our Aging Loved Ones: Lessons Learned From COVID

Caring for Our Aging Loved Ones: Lessons Learned From COVID

(This article originally appeared in The Times of Israel.) The time is now to put systems in place to care for aging loved ones when you can’t be there. Beginning with the fifth commandment to “honor thy mother and father,” the desire to care for our parents as they...

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Are you planning Aliyah for an elderly loved one?

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 overwhelming. Careful thinking and advance care planning play a big role in a successful transition:In this webinar, Avigail...

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