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About EMDA
The EMDA Association, the national organization for supporting families with dementia in Israel, operates a helpline *8889 and support groups for family caregivers, and also offers activity kits, home and Zoom support, and more. In addition, the organization trains professionals and holds an annual conference. Our goal is to provide relief, practical guidance, and emotional support to approximately 160,000 families with dementia in Israel. Read More.
Contacts for journalists and reporters
- PR: Carmel Saar Milner
- Mobile: 050-7620509
- Email: Carmelmilnersaar@gmail.com
- CEO: Dr. Nati Blum
- Photos: 1 | 2 | 3
- About: Dr. Nati Blum is CEO of the EMDA Association and holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Sacramento. Her doctoral dissertation focused on face-to-face group therapy versus virtual group therapy. In her role at EMDA, she harnesses her professional and managerial experience to lead efforts to improve the quality of life of those dealing with dementia, promote their rights, and raise public awareness of the phenomenon in Israel.
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Selected links
- EMDA Association: About | Strategy | Collaborations | EMDA in the media |
- Channels: Facebook page | WhatsApp community | YouTube | LinkedIn | X
- Support Groups: Local | Zoom | Closed Facebook group
- Contents: Website | Articles | Blog |The Complete Dementia Guide | Newsletter
- Information Tables: Who can help? | Treatments | Clinical Trials
- News and Events: EMDA News | Events | Annual Conference
- Services: Solutions Basket | Printing the Solutions Basket | Youth Music App
Support and Advice Center *8889
A listening ear and advice for family members and patients. You can call from any phone.
Subscribe to the newsletter
The leading newsletter in Israel on the topics of Alzheimer's, dementia and similar diseases.
Telephone support and consultation center - *8889
Free initial support - information, advice and guidance
For families with dementia and Alzheimer's
Zoom consultation hour
Video meeting with an expert
To support families with dementia and Alzheimer's
Home support - Telam program
Three meetings at home
and two years of telephone support
in-person support group
Guidance and support in a monthly meeting for family caregivers
Dozens of groups across the country, free of charge
Zoom support group
Guidance and support in a monthly meeting for family caregivers
A variety of Zoom groups, free of charge
Closed Facebook group
For sharing and answering questions 24/7, free of charge
Thousands of members, answers from experienced people and professionals
Silent WhatsApp community
Updates, knowledge, tips and tools, free of charge
For family caregivers and professionals
Dementia course for family caregivers
Preparing to cope with dementia in the family
Digital course you can take from anywhere
In EMDA's WhatsApp community, only EMDA posts messages.
Improve the care of your loved ones!
Digital course in English or Russian
EMDA Store
Activity kits for a person with dementia,
And a variety of other solutions for families