Leah Abramowitz

Leah Abramowitz is the co-founder of Melabev,[1] an organization for dementia patients in Israel which has ten centers in Jerusalem and more in surrounding areas.[2] She opened Melabev in 1980 with geriatrics Professor Arnold Rosin to offer day services to Alzheimer’s patients who needed special care.[2] Abramowitz started the Institute for the Study of Aging at Shaare Zedek Medical Center[3] as well which offers courses, seminars and workshops for training professionals.[2] In 2008 she received Jerusalem’s highest civilian honor, the Yekirat Yerushalayim award.[4] In 2019 she was awarded the Sylan Adams Nefesh B’Nefesh Bonei Zion Prize.[5]

References

  1. ^ Pomerantz, Batsheva. "Israel's first geriatric study tour inspires professionals". Israel21c. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  2. ^ a b c "Even with dementia, life can still be worth living - Health & Science - Jerusalem Post". www.jpost.com. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  3. ^ "Prof. Rosin – Leah Abramowitz Fund for Alzheimer's Care". Melabev (in Hebrew). 2012-06-08. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  4. ^ "Prof. Rosin – Leah Abramowitz Fund for Alzheimer's Care". Melabev (in Hebrew). 2012-06-08. Retrieved 2019-04-30.
  5. ^ "2019 Bonei Zion Prize Recipients". Nefesh B'Nefesh. Retrieved 2019-04-30.


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