Glossary of Housing for the Elderly in Israel Geriatric: Beit horim (Parents' House): These are small Retirement Homes for up to 30 residents suitable for independent seniors. Beit 'holim gueriatri (Geriatric Hospital): This is a hospital for the elderly who need nursing care.

Elderly and Aliyah Elderly and Aliyah Making Aliyah is a strictly personal decision for which it is important to get the right information or to inform your family. Here is a list of some useful sites: The Jewish Agency: www.jewishagency.org/JewishAgency/Aliyah National Insurance Fund: www.btl.gov.il Ministry of Immigrant Absorption offices: www.moia.gov.il Bitu'h Leumi brochure

List of various useful numbers and links in Israel This list is provided for information purposes only and does not engage the responsibility of Avot Israel for the quality of the services provided or for the amount of the fees charged, if any. Police : 100 Magen David Adom : 101 Firemen : 102 Blood Bank