Aging Together // Unfiltered

Aging Together // Unfiltered

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

Episodes 97
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
27%
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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

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

Mar 01, 2026 39m

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

Feb 15, 2026 36m

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

Feb 01, 2026 34m Transcript

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

Jan 27, 2026 0m 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

Nov 15, 2025 52m

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

Nov 08, 2025 45m

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

Nov 01, 2025 59m

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

Oct 25, 2025 26m

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

Oct 18, 2025 50m

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

Oct 11, 2025 44m

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

Oct 04, 2025 54m

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

Sep 27, 2025 53m

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

Sep 20, 2025 50m

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

Sep 13, 2025 52m

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

Sep 06, 2025 59m

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

Aug 30, 2025 47m

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

Aug 23, 2025 50m

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.

Aug 16, 2025 55m

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

Aug 09, 2025 48m

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

Aug 02, 2025 47m

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Aging Together // Unfiltered have?

Aging Together // Unfiltered has published 97 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 weekly. Average episode length is 34m.

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