Aging Together // Unfiltered

Aging Together // Unfiltered

Pooja A. Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG, CDP

Episodes 103
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (6)
Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
81%
Hosting
rss.buzzsprout.com

About This Podcast

TL;DR: A podcast for adult children of aging parents and family caregivers who want honest, no-fluff conversations about aging, care, and caregiving. We talk about what’s working, what’s broken, and what needs to change—without sugarcoating or euphemisms.


Aging Together // Unfiltered explores the real challenges and hard decisions families face as they support aging loved ones. Hosted by Dr. Pooja A. Patel—a double-board certified occupational therapist and gerontologist, and longtime caregiver advocate—this show moves beyond “proper” conversations and into the realities families are navigating every day.


After four seasons of carefully curated, polished discussions, this podcast is now intentionally unfiltered. Not for shock value, but because polite language hasn’t fixed broken systems—or made caregiving easier. Our elders and their families don’t need softer words. They need better care, clearer information, and honest conversations that lead to action.


Each episode features clinicians, caregivers, innovators, and leaders who bring both professional expertise and lived experience. Together, we dive into aging in America—what’s working, what’s failing, and where families are being left to figure things out on their own.


Topics include:

  • Aging in place and long-term care options
  • Care planning, transitions, and crisis moments
  • Mental health, grief, and caregiver burnout
  • Navigating healthcare systems and resources
  • Advocacy, accountability, and better models of care


This podcast is for the sandwich generation, long-distance caregivers, aging adults planning ahead, and professionals working in aging and care who want the truth—not platitudes.


👉 Follow Aging Together // Unfiltered if you’re navigating aging parents, caregiving decisions, or a healthcare system that wasn’t built with families in mind—and you’re ready for real conversations, not polite ones.


🎙️ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube.


 A production of Aging Together LLC.

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Recent Episodes

S5E9 Dementia & Financial Exploitation: Who's Responsible?

Jun 01, 2026 33m

Send us Fan MailSummary: This episode explores the silent crisis of elder financial exploitation, especially in the context of dementia. Charles Wallace shares his harrowing three-year legal battle…

S5E8 Why Isn’t This Covered? The Truth About Home Medical Equipment and Insurance

May 15, 2026 40m

Send us Fan MailsummaryThis episode explores the critical role of home medical equipment in aging in place, insurance coverage challenges, and practical strategies for families to access necessary…

S5E7 Can I Sue for This? Accountability In Nursing Homes

May 01, 2026 51m

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, Pooja A. Patel and Riz Ali discuss the complexities of personal injury law, particularly in the context of nursing homes. They explore the nuances of…

S5E6 ADA Doesn't Help Everybody: How to Design Inclusive Spaces

Apr 15, 2026 41m

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, Pooja A. Patel and Francisco Lasta explore the complexities of accessibility, universal design, and inclusive design. They discuss the evolution of these…

S5E5 Widowed at 33: The Caregiving, The Grief, & Everything in Between

Apr 01, 2026 46m

Send us Fan MailSummaryThis conversation delves into the profound journey of caregiving, grief, and loss experienced by a young widow. The speaker shares her personal story of navigating the…

S5E4 Home Modifications Are NOT A Weekend Project: The Reality of Aging in Place

Mar 15, 2026 40m

Send us Fan MailSummary: In this conversation, Pooja A. Patel and Dawn Heiderscheidt discuss the complexities of aging in place and the importance of proactive planning for home modifications. They…

S5E3 We're Guilt-Tripping Families Into Dementia Care: A Systems Issue

Mar 01, 2026 39m

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, Pooja A. Patel and Rachel Wiley discuss the systemic challenges in dementia care, emphasizing the unrealistic expectations placed on families and the…

S5E2 Too Poor to Afford Care, Too Rich for Medicaid: The Forgotten Middle of Aging

Feb 15, 2026 36m

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, Pooja A. Patel and Dr. Brandy Archie discuss the challenges faced by the 'forgotten middle' in elder care, particularly regarding Medicare's limitations…

S5E1 When Care Is an Hour Away: The Reality of Aging in Rural America

Feb 01, 2026 34m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Dr. Pooja A. Patel and Dr. Sydney Marshman delve into the critical issue of healthcare access in rural communities, emphasizing how geographical location…

S5 Season 5 Trailer

Jan 27, 2026 0m Trailer

Send us Fan MailWe don’t need more polished narratives right now.We need honesty, especially in healthcare.Caregiving, aging, access to care, dementia, systems that fail quietly—these realities are…

S4E20 S4E20: Women's Health - Hormones, Fitness, & Recovery | Karlin Soelberg

Nov 15, 2025 52m

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, Karlin D. Soelberg shares her personal journey of navigating health challenges after turning 40, particularly focusing on her experience with hormonal…

S4E19 S4E19: Navigating Grief - from SIL to Mother to Husband | Leslie Frank

Nov 08, 2025 45m

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, Leslie Frank shares her extensive experience as a caregiver for her husband, mother, and sister-in-law, highlighting the emotional and logistical…

S4E18 S4E18: Tech Tools to Support Elders | Alfred Poor, Health Tech Futurist

Nov 01, 2025 59m

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Dr. Pooja A. Patel interviews Alfred Poor, a health tech futurist, about the intersection of health technology and aging. They…

S4E17 S4E17: Cultural Perspective: Filial Piety & Remote Work | Vijay Sairam

Oct 25, 2025 26m

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, Vijay Sairam shares his transformative journey as a caregiver for his aging parents and how it shaped his mission to democratize access to remote jobs…

S4E16 S4E16: The 8 Dimensions of Wealth(ness) | Jaelyn (Jae) Vickery, LSW, CFT

Oct 18, 2025 50m

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Dr. Pooja A. Patel interviews Jaylen Vickery, a certified financial therapist, about the intersection of financial wellness and…

S4E15 S4E15: Grief & Strength: Raising Children while Losing a Spouse | Allyson Schrier, MFA

Oct 11, 2025 44m

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, Allison Schrier shares her profound journey as a caregiver for her husband, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, while raising two children. She…

S4E14 S4E14: Supportive Living Communities: Finding the Just-Right Fit for You | Dawn Marie Johnson

Oct 04, 2025 54m

Send us Fan MailSummary: In this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Dr. Pooja A. Patel interviews Dawn Marie Johnson, a seasoned professional in the senior living industry. They discuss the…

S4E13 S4E13: Sandwich Generation Caregiving: A Story of Radical Acceptance | Amy Martin Quinn, MBA, BCPA

Sep 27, 2025 53m

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, Amy Martin Quinn shares her experiences as a communications executive turned patient advocate, navigating the complexities of the sandwich generation. She…

S4E12 S4E12: From Provider to Caregiver: Navigating Trauma & Compartmentalization | Lorna J. Hines, LCSW, ACSW

Sep 20, 2025 50m

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Dr. Pooja A. Patel speaks with Reverend Lorna J. Hines, a licensed clinical social worker and caregiver, about her extensive…

S4E11 S4E11: Navigating Family Dynamics: A Story of Elder Exploitation | Debora Pokallus

Sep 13, 2025 52m

Send us Fan MailSummaryDeborah Pocalas shares her harrowing experience of elder exploitation involving her father, revealing the complexities of family dynamics, betrayal, and the emotional toll of…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Aging Together // Unfiltered have?

Aging Together // Unfiltered has published 103 episodes since January 2023, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

Is Aging Together // Unfiltered still active?

Aging Together // Unfiltered is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 34m.

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