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The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ

Based in Englewood, NJ, The Actors Fund Home [https://actorsfundhome.org/] is a short and long term care facility like no other: For generations, it’s provided top-tier care for actors, dancers, musicians, directors and others who’ve made their lives in entertainment. Executive Director Jordan Strohl explains the significance of the home’s transition to an an independent 501(3), operated by the Entertainment Community Fund.

DESTINY DISRUPTED: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes

In The West we share a common world history: A perspective that puts The West and Christianity at the center of the world. But, what if the center of the world is the Islamic heartland? How does world history look from there? And how does the history from there, influence how all of us got here? We mark the month of Ramadan with our guest Tamim Ansary [https://www.mirtamimansary.com/], author of DESTINY DISRUPTED: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes. First published in 2009, Tamim Ansary’s 2025 edition traces the story of Islam from the time of Mohammed in the 6th Century, through the fall of the Ottoman empire to the events of 9/11 and beyond. Tamim Ansary is an Afghan American, world traveler, lecturer, writer and editor. His other books include THE INVENTION OF YESTERDAY, ROAD TRIPS, and GAMES WITHOUT RULES:  THE OFTEN INTERRUPTED HISTORY OF AFGHANISTAN.

CaringKind Launches 100 Women of Impact: Advancing the Conversation about Brain Health

For over 40 years, the New York City-based organization CaringKind [https://caringkindnyc.org/] has been dedicated to supporting everyone impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Our guest President and CEO Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh announces the launch of 100 Women of Impact: A national movement for women to lend their voice, influence and expertise to advancing the conversation about brain health, equity and quality of life.

For National Caregivers Day on February 20: Self Care for Caregivers from MJHS

According to AARP estimates, 26% of NYC residents are caregivers to a spouse, family member, or other loved one. Ahead of National Caregivers Day on February 20, our guest is Aisha Picott, social work care manager at Elderplan [https://www.elderplan.org/]/HomeFirst, part of the not-for-profit MJHS Health System [http://www.apple.com] to talk about self-care for caregivers. MJHS has many free resources on their website, and bite-sized videos on their YouTube Page [https://www.youtube.com/@MJHS01], covering on a wide range of questions and topics for caregivers.

Encore Community Services on Serving Older Adults on Manhattan's West Side

Since 1977, Encore Community Services [https://www.encorenyc.org/] has served many thousands of older adults in Midtown and Manhattan’s West Side with food, fellowship and social connection. Now, Encore is at a critical moment as demand continues to rise and current public funding for their services isn’t enough. My guest is Marcus Jackson, Manager of Advocacy, Community, and Government Relations with Encore Community Services.