Aging Together // Unfiltered
Pooja A. Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG, CDP
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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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S5E3 We're Guilt-Tripping Families Into Dementia Care: A Systems Issue
Send a textSummaryIn 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
Send a textSummaryIn 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 and…
S5E1 When Care Is an Hour Away: The Reality of Aging in Rural America
Send a textIn 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 significantly…
S5 Season 5 Trailer
Send a textWe 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
Send a textSummaryIn this conversation, Karlin D. Soelberg shares her personal journey of navigating health challenges after turning 40, particularly focusing on her experience with hormonal changes…
S4E19 S4E19: Navigating Grief - from SIL to Mother to Husband | Leslie Frank
Send a textSummaryIn this conversation, Leslie Frank shares her extensive experience as a caregiver for her husband, mother, and sister-in-law, highlighting the emotional and logistical challenges of…
S4E18 S4E18: Tech Tools to Support Elders | Alfred Poor, Health Tech Futurist
Send a textSummaryIn 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 discuss…
S4E17 S4E17: Cultural Perspective: Filial Piety & Remote Work | Vijay Sairam
Send a textSummaryIn 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 through…
S4E16 S4E16: The 8 Dimensions of Wealth(ness) | Jaelyn (Jae) Vickery, LSW, CFT
Send a textSummaryIn 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
Send a textSummaryIn this conversation, Allison Schrier shares her profound journey as a caregiver for her husband, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, while raising two children. She discusses…
S4E14 S4E14: Supportive Living Communities: Finding the Just-Right Fit for You | Dawn Marie Johnson
Send a textSummary: 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 evolution…
S4E13 S4E13: Sandwich Generation Caregiving: A Story of Radical Acceptance | Amy Martin Quinn, MBA, BCPA
Send a textSummaryIn 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
Send a textSummaryIn 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
Send a textSummaryDeborah Pocalas shares her harrowing experience of elder exploitation involving her father, revealing the complexities of family dynamics, betrayal, and the emotional toll of…
S4E10 S4E10: Integrative Dental Care for Older Adults | Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, FSCD, CDP
Send a textSummaryIn this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Dr. Joy Poskozim discusses the critical importance of oral health for older adults, particularly those in nursing homes and receiving…
S4E9 S4E09: Caregiver Mastery: Finding Peace in the Chaos of Emotions | Rick Henkin
Send a textSummaryRick Henkin shares his personal journey as a caregiver for his wife Sonia, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He discusses the challenges of obtaining a diagnosis, the emotional…
S4E8 S4E08: Skin Health through the Ages | Dr. Mary Alice Mina
Send a textSummaryIn this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Dr. Pooja A. Patel and Dr. Mary Alice Mina discuss the importance of skin health as we age. They explore the concept of pro-aging…
S4E7 S4E07: "Boomers Booming": 10 Commandments for Seniors | H. Frances Reaves, Esq.
Send a textSummaryIn this episode of the Aging Together podcast, host Dr. Patel speaks with elder law attorney H. Frances Reeves about her journey as a caregiver for her parents, the challenges of…
S4E6 S4E06: Caregiving Beyond Life: One Woman's Journey of Caring for Her Late Husband's Mother | Alison Pena
Send a textSummaryIn this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Dr. Pooja A. Patel interviews Allison Penna, a grief resilience coach, who shares her personal journey of caregiving and navigating…
S4E5 S4E04: End-of-Life Emotional Insurance Planning | Dr. Kim Harms, JD
Send a textSummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Kim Harms, an end-of-life expert, shares her personal journey through grief and the importance of legacy planning. She discusses the concept of emotional…
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Aging Together // Unfiltered has published 97 episodes since January 2023, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
Aging Together // Unfiltered is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.
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