January 29, 2026
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Dr. Farber traces his journey from geriatric medicine and academic training to executive leadership, while unpacking The New Jewish Home’s nearly two-century legacy of innovation in caring for older New Yorkers. Together, he and Greg explore the deeper forces shaping aging services today and why building systems that value older adults is both a moral and workforce imperative.
Dr. Farber also breaks down how SkillSpring has become a fast-growing pipeline connecting high school students and young adults to careers in aging services. The episode examines what effective workforce development actually requires: clear career ladders, wraparound supports, mentorship, and a workplace culture that prioritizes respect, retention, and long-term growth.
The discussion closes with a reflection on leadership during COVID-19, including what it meant to steward an older adult care system at the epicenter of the crisis, and what resilience, purpose, and responsibility look like in the aftermath.
Tune in for a discussion on aging services leadership, intergenerational connection, and the urgency of building a caregiving workforce and culture that honors older adults with the dignity they deserve.
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