Aging Together // Unfiltered
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.
Episodes
When Care Is an Hour Away: The Reality of Aging in Rural America
Season 5 Trailer
S4E20: Women's Health - Hormones, Fitness, & Recovery | Karlin Soelberg
S4E19: Navigating Grief - from SIL to Mother to Husband | Leslie Frank
S4E18: Tech Tools to Support Elders | Alfred Poor, Health Tech Futurist
S4E17: Cultural Perspective: Filial Piety & Remote Work | Vijay Sairam
S4E16: The 8 Dimensions of Wealth(ness) | Jaelyn (Jae) Vickery, LSW, CFT
S4E15: Grief & Strength: Raising Children while Losing a Spouse | Allyson Schrier, MFA
S4E14: Supportive Living Communities: Finding the Just-Right Fit for You | Dawn Marie Johnson
S4E13: Sandwich Generation Caregiving: A Story of Radical Acceptance | Amy Martin Quinn, MBA, BCPA
S4E12: From Provider to Caregiver: Navigating Trauma & Compartmentalization | Lorna J. Hines, LCSW, ACSW
S4E11: Navigating Family Dynamics: A Story of Elder Exploitation | Debora Pokallus
S4E10: Integrative Dental Care for Older Adults | Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, FSCD, CDP
S4E09: Caregiver Mastery: Finding Peace in the Chaos of Emotions | Rick Henkin
S4E08: Skin Health through the Ages | Dr. Mary Alice Mina
S4E07: "Boomers Booming": 10 Commandments for Seniors | H. Frances Reaves, Esq.
S4E06: Caregiving Beyond Life: One Woman's Journey of Caring for Her Late Husband's Mother | Alison Pena
S4E04: End-of-Life Emotional Insurance Planning | Dr. Kim Harms, JD
S4E04: When Care Meets Cost: A Daughter’s Guide to Balancing Aging & Affordability | Arvette M. Reid, AIF
S4E03: Caring Across Borders: Navigating Care Between US & Canada | Amy Friesen
S4E02: Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Practical Strategies for Thriving as a Caregiver | Carol L. Stokes, JD
S4E01: Intergenerational Living: Creating a Montessori Ecosystem for Dementia Care in Your Home | Annie Kulik, MPH, CDP, CMDCP
S4E00: Revolutionizing Grab Bars: Meet SafetyGrip, by Hartmobility | Kerry Flickner, VP
Season 4 Trailer