New York City, COVID-19, and the Future of Aging Services

Susan Ryan sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Farber, president and
CEO of The New Jewish Home in New York City, a health
system for older adults that serves more than 10,000 clients
annually through a diverse portfolio of services that includes
short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, low-income
housing, day programs, and home health and care
management programs across three campuses in Bronx,
Manhattan, and Westchester.

Dr. Farber explores his experiences in New York City amid the
early epicenter of COVID-19 and how he addressed the
numerous challenges of battling the virus. In so doing, he
examines the role of a leader in a time of crisis; the importance
of showing up daily, communication strategies and community
collaboration important to building relationships, and the
necessity of making critical decisions that align with an
organization’s core values.

Finally, he provides a portrait of the future for eldercare that
tackles ageism, shifts mindsets, and seeks to leverage the
lessons learned amid a horrific pandemic.

Find out more about The New Jewish Home here:
https://jewishhome.org/