Melabev has long been recognized as a leader in the field of Alzheimer's care, ever since its pioneer achievements in opening the very first day centers for dementia patients in the Jerusalem area. Melabev's staff has continued to develop innovative social therapies for the memory and cognitively impaired, and they shares their expertise and knowledge with other professionals in the field, which has brought Melabev additional acclaim.
Melabev is one of the only organizations in Israel that offers an entire spectrum of services for the elderly with Alzheimer's symptoms and their family caregivers. For these contributions to the community, Melabev has received numerous honors and awards. Twice these presentations were made personally by the President of Israel (1998 & 2002).
Shown here are Harry Sapir, Chairman of the Board of Directors with Leah Abramowitz and Prof. Arnold Rosin, Co-founders, at the presentation of the Jerusalem Prize (2001)
Mayor of Jerusalem's Mark of Distinction to Outstanding Volunteers: Friends of Melabev (2009)
Municipality of Jerusalem: "Yakir Yerushalayim" to Leah Abramowitz (2008)
Amal: Volunteers (2008)
Glickman Prize, ESHEL: Home Hospice Care (2007)
Israel Gerontological Society Award: Activities on Behalf of the Elderly (2005)
Leonore & Larry Zusman-JDC-Israel Award: Excellence in the Field of Human Services (2002);
Jerusalem Prize: Good Citizenship (2001);
Clore 50th Anniversary Prize: for Helping the Most Vulnerable(Russian speakers group)(1998);
Jerusalem Municipality Prize: Volunteerism (1991);
ESHEL Prize: outstanding innovative services (1984)
