For the first time ever! Courses on Aging in English are being given by the Institute of Studies in Aging of Melabev and Shaare Zedek run by Leah Abramowitz. This is an opportunity for English speaking professional in the field of aging to benefit from the unique courses given by this upstanding institution. This year three courses as well as a three day study tour are being offered in English.
Another new feature this year: A Study Day (Yom Iyun) on Alternative Medicine for the Elderly
1. Understanding the World of the Elderly - a basic course on the physiology, sociology, psychology and services for the elderly 10 sessions
Sunday mornings from 9:30 - 13:00
Cost: 800 shekel for professionals and interested laymen
2. End of Life Issues - learning to cope with death and dying
Depending on registration, this course will be offered after Pesach
Sunday afternoon from 13:30 – 19:30 10 sessions
Cost: 750 shekel
Sponsored by the UJA-Federation of New York
3. Body and Soul - how our physical and spiritual or emotional make-up effect each other
Monday afternoon from 16:00 – 19:30 6 sessions
Cost: 700 shekel
Study Day - March 22 - on Alternative Medicine for the Elderly (in Hebrew)
For more particulars please call: 02-6666338 or 02-6555198 leaha@szmc.org.il
Registration Form
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Please enclose a down payment of IS 100.- made out to the Geriatric Institute and mail to HaMachon HaGeriatric, POB 3235, Jerusalem, 91031 by Nov. 10.
Coming Soon: For visitors from abroad and local professionals: The 3rd Geriatric Tour in English will take place between Feb. 23-25, 2010. leaha@szmc.org.il
I am very interested in your programs.
I recently made Aliyah, and I have a Masters in Counseling the Aging.
I specialized in elderly people with mental retardation, and we had visitors
from Israel who came to see the program that I developed for the multi-handcapped.
I would be interested in meeting with someone to discuss how I can share my
knowledge, skills and abilities with yo