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International spotlight: Israel.

Allen Glicksman¹, Howard Litwin

¹Planning Department, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, Pennsylvania, PA 19130, USA. aglicksman@pcaphl.org

The Gerontologist

|November 1, 2011

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Israel offers unique insights into aging due to its diverse, growing elderly population. Studies examine immigrant aging, Holocaust survivor experiences, and evolving social policies impacting the aging process.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology and sociology of aging.

Background:

Israel has a high life expectancy and a rapidly growing elderly population.
The older population is diverse, including many immigrants and a minority Arab population, offering unique research opportunities.
Specific challenges include the aging of Holocaust survivors, modernization within the Arab sector, and privatization in kibbutzim.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight Israel as a significant location for studying diverse social processes related to aging.
To identify unique issues and emerging trends affecting the elderly in Israel.
To note key longitudinal studies contributing to gerontological research in the region.

Main Methods:

The abstract discusses the context of Israel's demographic and social landscape for aging research.
It references the Israeli component of the Survey of Health, Ageing, and Retirement in Europe (SHARE).
It also mentions the Jerusalem Longitudinal Cohort Study (JLCS) as a key research resource.

Main Results:

Israel's demographic profile, including high life expectancy and a large immigrant cohort, presents a rich environment for gerontological studies.
Unique issues such as the aging of Holocaust survivors and modernization in the Arab sector are critical areas of focus.
New legislation on pensions and healthcare, alongside the development of supportive communities, are shaping the aging experience.

Conclusions:

Israel provides a valuable, diverse setting for understanding the complexities of the aging experience.
Ongoing and future research, supported by longitudinal studies and policy changes, will further illuminate aging processes in this unique population.
The study of aging in Israel offers broader implications for gerontology globally.