For the second year 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 professionals 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 in Eilat are being offered in English.
Continue reading for a list of courses in English and press here for a full listing of courses in Hebrew.
Improving Your Memory
Where the theories and practical aspects of memory will be pursued' including exercises to help you absorb, store and retrieve information as needed.
Sunday mornings, from 10:00 -12:30
starting May 15th, 2011
with Rina Yudkovsky
Six sessions.
Cost: 600 NIS.
End of Life Issues
Learning to cope with death and dying among our family, friends and clients.
The course gives practical and theoretical tools with which to deal with this pertinent subject.
For English speakers who work in the field of aging or are interested in pursuing the subject
Cost: NIS 750
Ten sessions, once a week on Sunday from 9:00 – 14:00
Starting May 1st, 2011
With With Prof Ben and Dvora Koren, Tishkofet
*This course receives funding from the UJA-Federation of New York
The Elderly in Films
Learning about the Issues of Aging through films and lectures. The subjects include family relationships in old age, health and illness, recreational activities, mental decline and options in Aging.
For English speakers in the field of aging, or with an interest in the subject
Seven sessions on Sundays from 9:00 – 13:00
Starting Feb. 27, 2011
Cost: NIS 750
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 4th Geriatric Study tour in English will take place between Dec. 2010 in Eilat. leaha@szmc.org.il or melabev1@gmail.com.
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