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
Latest Episodes
Talking About Death Won't Kill You: What is a Death Doula, & Other End-of-Life Care Needs
Every family faces the inevitable, yet few are prepared to navigate the emotional and logistical complexities of death. In this eye-opening episode, host Pooja A. Patel dives deep into the world of death doulas with seasoned experts Kim Ladd an...
Hearing Loss & Dementia: A Silent Link & A Whole Lot of Money
When was the last time you got your hearing checked? If you think hearing loss is just a minor inconvenience, think again. Dr. Pooja A. Patel and Dr. Robert Keefer dive deep into the startling connection between untreated hearing loss and its s...
Nobody's Selling Peace of Mind: Why Care Tech Skips Family Caregivers
In a world where health tech is evolving rapidly, the most overlooked players in the caregiving landscape are the caregivers themselves. Join Pooja A. Patel and seasoned elder care expert Meghan Phelan as they unveil the crucial gaps in care te...
I'm Just Helping: What the Caregiver Identity Crisis Costs Families
Content Type: InterviewPrimary goal: EducationalSummary: In this episode, we explore the complex world of caregiving, focusing on self-identification, societal perceptions, and systemic support. Our guest, K...
Lost in Translation: Why the U.S. Caregiving System Fails South Asian Families
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