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Needs Assessment and Best Practices for Digital Trainings for Health Professionals- Ethiopia
This paper’s goal is to assess the implementation science outcomes of a COVID-19 e-health educational intervention in Ethiopia targeting healthcare workers via the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adaption, Implementation, Maintenance) framework. Partners: Richard M. Hodes MD, 2 Avital Sandler-Loeff MS,2 Sarah E. Messiah PhD MPH3 Tags: Health, Ethiopia, COVID 19
Joint-Eshel: Summary of Programs during COVID-19
A year into the pandemic, Joint-Eshel Director General Yossi Heymann looks back on COVID-19
Disruptive Technology for Preventive Geriatric Care
The growth of the older adult population has led to a steep rise in the resources required to care for this population. This has led to a worldwide trend towards more efficient and reliable care solutions through the use of advanced technologies, as well as a focus on prevention in addition to care interventions. In […]
5-Year Strategic Plan for Optimal Aging in Israel (2021-2025)
2020 was a watershed year – the world experienced a pandemic, many lost their lives or their loved ones, others lost their source of income, and we all lost our familiar routines. The older adult population was in the headlines as a high-risk group. Geriatric institutions were in the line of fire, and infection within […]
Engaging in Aging | Joint-Eshel Podcasts
The Joint is Israel’s social R&D (research and development) incubator, developing and implementing hundreds of solutions for socioeconomic challenges nationwide. In these podcasts, we will focus on the challenges of aging, including the Joint’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about the tools and training mentioned, please contact Business Development Manager Hany Rooze […]
Information for Family Caregivers & Guardians during the Closure
The current closure (December 2020 – January 2021) poses unique challenges for family members and guardians caring for loved ones from high-risk groups. Here are answers to frequently asked questions that will help family caregivers behave responsibly while maintaining the well-being and health of their loved ones. Partners: Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labor, Welfare […]
From Lemons to Lemonade: Adapting to Remote Work in the Public Sector
We hear a lot about the cons of working from home, but we shouldn’t overlook the pros Read the article here
Activity Kit for Homebound Older Adults (Russian)
In the initial weeks of the coronavirus crisis, the Leisure at Home Activity Kit has been distributed to tens of thousands of isolated older adults throughout Israel with much success. JDC-Eshel and the Vatikei HaGalil Day Center are pleased to offer the activity kit in a digital format. It was developed to offer suggestions for […]
The Better Together Program in Kiryat Shemona and Arrabe
An evaluation report on the coronavirus crisis community solutions for individuals and families in vulnerable Israeli neighborhoods participating in the Better Together program. Better Together is a Joint-Ashalim program developed to strengthen social mobility. דו”ח מחקר בנושא פתרונות קהילתיים לפרטים ומשפחות בשכונות חלשות במהלך משבר הקורונה בישראל במסגרת תכנית מוטב יחדיו – ג’וינט אשלים, התומכת […]
Instruction Manual for Leisure Activity Kit
A brief explanation about the Leisure At Home activity kit that has been distributed to tens of thousands of isolated older adults throughout Israel. The kit includes: an exercise ball, resistance band, balloon, pack of cards, packet of twelve, high-quality colored markers, coloring book, spices such as cinnamon sticks and accompanying recipes; and three workbooks […]
