Aging Together
TL;DR: for adult children of aging parents; for the sandwiched generation
Key themes: aging, caregiving, mental health, caregiver resources, long-term care
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The Aging Together Podcast explores the challenges and opportunities of caring for aging loved ones. In this podcast, I interview guests who are experts in their fields or can share their experiences with caregiving. Together with the guest speakers, I dive into a wide range of topics including health and wellness, care planning, caregiving, and more. The Aging Together Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube. This podcast is a product of Aging Together LLC, a private care coaching practice for family caregivers.
This podcast is hosted by Dr. Pooja A. Patel, an occupational therapist with board certification in gerontology and additional advanced certifications in dementia, fall prevention, and geriatric care. She has had the privilege of working with older adults and their families for many years and has seen first-hand the unique challenges that aging can bring. From navigating physical changes and managing chronic conditions to addressing social isolation and planning for the future, aging can be a complex and oftentimes an overwhelming process.
Together with the guest speakers, she dives into a wide range of topics including senior health and wellness, senior care planning, caregiving, and more.
This podcast is for everyone: whether you are an older adult looking to age in place, a caregiver seeking support and guidance, or simply someone interested in learning more about the aging process. Let’s navigate aging, together.
Aging Together
S2E05: Understanding Long-Term Care Options: Assisted Living vs Skilled Nursing Facilities
In this episode, Dr. Regina Asihene & I talk about assisted and skilled nursing facilities.
Dr. Asihene, MD is a highly accomplished specialist in internal medicine with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. She completed her medical degree at Morehouse School of Medicine and her residency at The Cambridge Hospital of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Asihene has extensive experience in primary care, hospice care, and medical education, having served in various roles including Medical Director at Mystic Health Center (now Mass Gen), as an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, and in the US Public Health Service in the Office of the Surgeon General. She has been recognized with numerous awards, such as the Vitas Healthcare Best of the Best Physician of the Year and Top 5% of America's Most Honored Professionals.
Currently, Dr. Asihene continues her dedication to patient care and medical excellence through her involvement with multiple professional organizations. Over the past six years, Dr. Asihene has created a unique 16-bed ALF in her hometown of Port Orange, FL. Her commitment to community health, coupled with her international medical mission work, highlights her passion for improving healthcare access and quality globally.
Together, we discuss ALFs vs SNFs, what they entail, how one qualifies, financing options, and the future of long-term care in the USA.
