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.
Aging Together // Unfiltered
The System Keeps You Alive, Not Well: Caregiving & Health Span in a Longevity Era
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Content type: Interview
Primary Goal: Educational
Summary:
This episode explores the critical issues of caregiving, health span versus lifespan, and the importance of proactive planning for aging well. Nancy Griffin, an expert in longevity and aging, shares insights on how caregivers can prioritize their health, navigate systemic challenges, and foster intergenerational support.
Key Topics:
- Caregiving strain and health risks
- Difference between health span and lifespan
- Proactive aging and life planning
- Systemic challenges in caregiver support
- The role of social relationships in aging well
Guest Name: Nancy Griffin
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Caregiving Challenges
02:55 Understanding Health Span vs. Life Span
05:55 The Impact of Ageism on Caregivers
08:50 The Importance of Social Health
11:55 Navigating Caregiver Resources
15:26 The Role of Sleep in Caregiving
18:29 Planning for Caregivers' Health
20:58 Cultural Perspectives on Caregiving
24:10 The Need for Open Conversations
26:59 The Intersection of Work and Caregiving
29:48 Conclusion and Future Considerations
Resources
- Glowing Older Podcast
- Contento Group
- Senior Trade Platform
- Wellthy Platform
- Book Rec: Take Me Out Feet First
Learn more about Nancy:
- Website - https://nancygriffin.com
- Twitter - https://twitter.com/contentomktg
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancygriffin/
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