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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.

DID YOU HAVE THE LIFE YOU WANTED?: 50 Years of History from the POV of a Jewish Feminist

How do the things that happen to us and the choices we make when we are young impact us later in life? How do our parents, our friendships, and our careers define our lives and contribute to where we end up? My guest is author Andrea Simon [https://www.andreasimon.net/] with “DID YOU HAVE THE LIFE YOU WANTED”, an insightful tour of over 50 years of American cultural history as seen through the eyes of a Jewish feminist in New York City. Andrea Simon is the author of five award-winning books, including the historical novel ESFIR IS ALIVE and the memoir BASHERT: A Granddaughter’s Holocaust Quest.

The NYC Bird Alliance on Bird Watching and Protecting Urban Birds

The NYC Bird Alliance [https://nycbirdalliance.org/], (formerly NYC Audubon), is a non-profit organization protecting urban birds and strengthening biodiversity across New York City. Director of Advocacy and Engagement Saman Mahmood talks about bird counts, volunteer opportunities and free programs, and details some of the best sites for bird watching across the five boroughs.

Safety On Snow & Ice: Common Injuries and Proper Shoveling Technique

It’s estimated that up to 80% of people will experience low back pain at some point during their lifetimes -- and winter conditions are a frequent trigger. My guest is Dr. Brian McHugh [https://www.mchughneurosurgery.com/], a Long Island based board-certified neurosurgeon, for a conversation about common issues related to snow shoveling and falling on ice, proper shoveling technique, and avoiding injuries.