Prevalence and Incidence Rates of Dementia: A Nationwide Population-Based Study of Electronic Health Records in Israel.

Background: Data on the rate of dementia is essential for planning and developing appropriate services at the national level.

Objective: We report the prevalence and incidence of dementia, based on electronic health records available for the whole population.

Methods: This national dementia dataset was established as a part of the National Program to Address Alzheimer's and Other Types of Dementia.

Regional gaps in the provision of inpatient rehabilitation services for the elderly in Israel: Results of a national survey.

Background: Medical events, such as stroke, limb fractures, joint replacements and spinal injuries, can lead to acute functional disability at all ages and to chronic disability, especially among the elderly. Rehabilitation is, therefore, essential for the prevention of permanent disability among older individuals. There are international practice guidelines for stroke and hip fracture management, including recommendations that rehabilitation services be an integral part of the provision of treatment in either an inpatient setting or in the community.