Sharon Beth-Halachmy

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Sep 13, 2023, 3:46 PM

Avoiding sibling conflict when caring for an elderly parent

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“Mom always liked you best!” went the old Smothers Brothers comedy routine. Sibling rivalries. Dating back to the story of Cain and Abel, they are deeply woven into the tapestry of human interaction. Most fervent in early years -- children...

Dec 18, 2022, 4:54 PM

Senior Moments: Tips for Celebrating Holidays When a Loved One Has Dementia

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Chanukah in Israel is a special time; a full week plus of dancing lights, fancy donuts, songs and games. Whether your tradition is to fry up some latkes, sufganiyot, or sfinj, most...

Nov 30, 2022, 10:09 PM

Caring for a parent who didn’t care for you

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No need to pretend all is OK when it isn't: 6 tips to help make your way through what can be a truly hard moral, legal, and ethical responsibility

Jul 26, 2022, 3:18 PM

Aging in Place vs. Assisted Living: Understanding the Options

Home is Where the Heart Is... As our parents age, one of the most important decisions they will need to make is where they to age. Should they stay in their existing home? Downsize to a smaller place? Move to...

Apr 12, 2022, 10:07 AM

Caring for Our Aging Loved Ones: Lessons Learned From COVID

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The time is now to to put systems in place to care for aging loved ones when you can’t be there. Beginning with the fifth commandment to “honor thy mother and father,” the desire to care for our parents as...

May 18, 2020, 11:49 PM

Give your family the gift of planning for aging

As the owner of a Geriatric Care Management company, I know first-hand how agonizing it is for adult children to make care decisions for a cognitively impaired parent who has not made his or her wishes clearly known or...

Dec 10, 2017, 2:50 PM

‘Granny’ Is Gone — Welcome to the New World of Possibilities for Seniors!

As Geriatric Care Management professionals, we are dedicated to maximizing quality of life for all seniors in Israel. Toward that end, much of the content we write offers information, support and guidance both to those who are aging and...

Sep 11, 2017, 9:51 AM

A Bat Mitzvah from the Heart

How one New Jersey girl's celebration brought song and color to some seniors in Israel

May 29, 2017, 10:16 AM

10 MORE Tips for Seniors Many Olim (and Israelis!) Don’t Know About

Our previous post on 10 Hidden Benefits for Seniors got so much great feedback that we decided to generate a second list, revealing 10 tips for senior care in Israel. Medical Devices Reduced fee emergency alarm buttons: Yad Sarah is an...

Apr 13, 2017, 9:32 AM

Why your parents (and probably you, too) need an advocate in the hospital

On a recent ER visit with a client, a well respected doctor quietly reminded our Care Manager: Never, ever leave a senior alone in a hospital. Yep, we know. In an ideal world, there would be a dedicated geriatrician or primary care...

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About Me

Sharon Beth-Halachmy is Founder and CEO of B'Lev Shalem, a senior care management company in Israel. She and her team of Care Managers work tirelessly to address the full spectrum of needs unique to seniors in Israel, from the routine of daily living to medical oversight, community and advocacy. B'lev Shalem's expert Care Managers ensure maximum independence and quality of life for seniors in Israel, and peace of mind for their families worldwide.