Connect and grow at any age.
Community belonging and social support are crucial for maintaining resilience, emotional well-being, physical and mental health in senior citizens. The COVID-19 pandemic and recent regional conflicts have posed unprecedented challenges for the elderly, exacerbating the challenges faced by these communities.
“The Matzmichim Academy”, which has specialized in creating a sense of belonging and fostering positive social environments in groups for over two decades, has dedicated itself to supporting senior citizens through these challenging times.
Group workshops for older adults focused on relationships and group dynamics, alongside professional training for those working with them
Matzmichim equips professionals working with older adults with tools to strengthen positive group norms, deepen connections, foster empathy and support, and reduce hostility and loneliness
Group workshops for older adults focused on relationships and group dynamics, alongside professional training for those working with them
Matzmichim equips professionals working with older adults with tools to strengthen positive group norms, deepen connections, foster empathy and support, and reduce hostility and loneliness
Matzmichim Testimonials
I got to know people who sit next to me every day but I never really knew before.
Participant in Seniors Citizens workshop
Ashdod
I liked the honesty and openness, the people, and the good atmosphere- it felt good to be in the group.
Participant in Seniors Citizens workshop
Boaz Center for senior citizens, Tel Aviv
The residents said they were happy to break out of their routine, smile, and laugh.
Chief Social Worker
Nursing home, Ashdod
Even though they’ve been together for a long time, I realized they didn’t really know each other. The workshop opened up space for conversations and connections that hadn’t happened before.
Chief Social Worker
Tiberias
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