Melabev's Institute for the Study of Aging
Invite you to the 4th Annual Geriatric Study Tour
to be held Feb. 22-24 2011 in Eilat.
Three full days of site visits for professionals to geriatric facilities and meetings with renowned lecturers. See state of the art facilities for care of the elderly in this town best known for its tourist attractions.
Come back to work with fresh ideas.
For more information:melabev1@gmail.com
Read on for the program details.
Tentative Program:
Day 1 Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011 (18 Adar Aleph): Geriatric services that span Jerusalem to Eilat
9:00-10:00 Orientation of the 4th Geriatric Tour at the Melabev State of the Art Alzheimer's Center Talpiot Jerusalem- Introduction to Snoezeleon therapy
10:00-11:30 Ride south - Talk on Unique Services for the Elderly in Israel
11:30-12:30 Masuot Yitchak-Moshav Nursing Home and Sheltered Workshop for the elderly
13:00-14:00 Visit with Prof. Mark Clarfield, Director of Geriatric Dept., Soroka University Medical Center , Beer Sheva.
Lecture on Challenges in Geriatric Medicine Today- including Beduin elderly
14:30-15:30 Dr. Tzvi Dwolatsky Ben Gurion University– New Research on Cognitive Training
16:30-18:00 Beit Shirley, Dimona -specialized physiotherapy room
20:00 Getting settled in Eilat
21:00 Optional night program: Tour of Eilat
Day 2 Wed, Feb. 23 (19 Adar Aleph) Health Care of the Eldelry in Eilat
7:30 - 9:00 Visit to the Beach (Optional) for Morning Exercises
9:00 - l0:30 Visit to Day Care Center and talk with Director of Association for the Elderly, Eilat
10:30 - 13:00 Tour of Yoseftal Medical Center:Greetings by Director, Dr. Avi Goldstein
Hyperbaric Chamber therapy for diabetes, wound healing , Alzheimer's and other health issues- Lecture: Home Care for Geriatric Patients - Nurse & Social Worker
13:30 - 15:00 Workshop planning trips for the elderly-Glass Bottom Boat Ride
15:30 - 16:30 Tour of Chronic Ward in Maccabi Nursing Home
16:30 - 17:30 Sheltered Housing for Elderly Russian Immigrants
17:30 - 18:30 Supper
18:30 - Night program
Day 3 Thurs. 24.2.11 (20 Adar Aleph)
7:30 - 9:30 Hike in the Eilat mountains and panoramic view of the city (optional)
9:30 - 11:30 Jaharah Aquatic Therapy with the elderly
11:30 - 12:30 Trip North
12:30 - 13:30 Visit with Eilot Regional Council social worker ,talk on Inter-generational Activities in Clubs for the Elderly & Distance care-giving
13:30 - 14:30 Workshop : planning trips for the elderly-Hai Bar Desert Animal Park-
14:30 - 16:30 Naot Semadar - Learning community that focuses on cooperation and creativity in daily life, Art and Ecologic Community in the Desert with organic farming. Healthy living.
16:30 -17:30 Evaluation of study tour
17:30 - 21:30 Trip North for those returning to Jerusalem with optional visit to the Western Wall.
Possibility of CEU units.
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Price is $815 per person. $790 if paid by Jan, 15th or
$750 early bird registration if paid by Dec. 31st.
Price includes site visits and lectures, bus transportation and food during the tour.
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There are many choices for lodging accommodations in the Eilat area such as the:
Dan Eilat 5 star deluxe hotel where a
Single room is 276 USD per night and a double is 296 USD
Americana (3 star) double 105USD 85USD single per night
El Artzi (3 star) Single 100 USD Double 105 USD per night
This sounds tremendously informative. Innovative subjects, invigorating activities. I just don't have the money now, paid my arnona and still owe $thousands on credit until I catch up. I knew I couldn't afford it this year when I asked for information. But now that I've seen what's offered I hope to save up for next year. This is the kind of vacation that really pays back! Thank you!