Age-related speech disorders[1] can lead to stuttering, swallowing syllables, and mumbling. These issues raise Halachic questions with regards to Mitzvos that are performed through speech, such as Kiddush. When elderly...
Category - Lifestyle
Rabbi Yossi Sprung
Nearing the Limits – Bathing Aging Parents
Among the myriad challenges facing children of aging parents is the management of routine activities of daily living. Independent showering and bathing is particularly difficult for the elderly, both due to the...
The Golden Years – Part VI: Mitzva Performance in a Compromised Physical State
The Golden Years – Part VI: Mitzva Performance in a Compromised Physical State As people age, it is common for their physical abilities to diminish or deteriorate. The loss of mobility and strength gives rise to many...
