The following was written by a trained volunteer in Ezer Mizion’s new program for the elderly designed to bring out the golden-ager from a pit of depression back into his world of family and friends. Dear Ezer Mizion Staff, How are you? I just wanted to share what happened last week with my sessions with …
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The following were just some of the letters received after the recent Bat Mitzvah for Holocaust Survivors. The event obviously filled a need deeply felt by those that had their childhood stolen by Hitler. I Missed Mine!
A Bas Mitzvah celebration is being planned at the Kosel for 100 holocaust survivors whose 12th birthday passed during the nightmare of terror with certainly no thought of a celebration. For many women, the missing noting of this important milestone remained like a hole in their lives and they are extremely grateful for the closure …
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From the Ezer Mizion mailbag: I always knew that walking was important for your health, but after trying it, I discovered that it has a lot of other benefits as well, such as a positive effect on one’s mood and optimism, improved quality of sleep, increased limberness, and more. All these benefits come into expression …
When the doctor made his diagnosis and informed us that all the phenomena we had noticed recently in my mother were symptoms of Alzheimer’s, I was at a real loss. I am an only daughter, my two brothers live abroad, and I just did not know how I would be able to deal with this …
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Yated Ne’eman – Reshut Harabim Yated Ne’eman Oct. 28, 2014 I was confused and helpless. My mother was afflicted with Alzheimers and I was at loss as to how to deal with it. What would contribute to her well-being? What would be detrimental? What activities, projects will she benefit from? I wanted to help but …
Dear Ezer Mizion, When I heard about the “Bonding with Motion” workshop to improve the physical capabilities of handicapped and home-bound patients, and especially when I learned that the workshop is geared for family members caring for these patients, I decided to check it out. I took a peek – and I was won over… …
Dear Ezer Mizion, Shalom! To all the organizers, counselors, and wonderful volunteers: How wonderful to be counted among the generous givers, To turn ordinary days into holidays A swimming pool with beneficial water exercise, A tasty and nourishing breakfast, A good, interesting and friendly lecture. “Ezer Mizion” – your work lives up to your name. …
Dear Ezer Mizion, Bnei Brak, We want to thank you for the marvelous idea of organizing walks in the park for the senior women of Bnai Brak. You have no idea how eagerly we wait for these twice weekly walks,
Dear Ms. Topper, Thank you so much for carrying out the “Make a Wish” program with Mr. Y. E., a resident of our institution for the last six years. Words cannot express what an uplifting and emotional experience it was for Mr. E. – starting from the trip itself, and on through all the life …
