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
S2E08: Personal Finance & Long-Term Care: How & When to Open the Conversation
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Did you know that 70% of Americans over 65 will need some form of long-term care? Yet, only 16% of adults have discussed long-term care with their loved ones. Money talks, but when it comes to long-term care, many families stay silent. Did you know that 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers, with 61% of them juggling caregiving with employment? The financial strain is real, yet discussions about money and care often remain taboo. Today, we're breaking that silence with our guest who will share her unique perspective on how to open these crucial conversations about personal finance and long-term care, potentially saving families from financial and emotional stress down the road.
This month we’re diving into how and when to start the conversation re: LTC with your family. To review this topic, I have the privilege of interviewing Aaliyah Kissick.
Aaliyah is an American beauty queen, entrepreneur, and financial literacy advocate. She holds a Bachelor's of Science in Agricultural and Consumer Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she completed her CFP education requirement. Currently, she is attending Gies College of Business for a Master's of Science in Management.
At 17 years old, Aaliyah started her small business with just $50 and a lot of imagination. Utilizing online resources and personal finance books, she transformed her life and developed a passion for personal finance. After studying the subject in college, she decided to give back by making conversations about money more accessible.
As Miss Illinois United States 2023, Aaliyah championed financial literacy, dedicating over 250 hours to community service in advocacy, information dissemination, and financial education for K-12 students. Moving beyond her year as Miss Illinois United States, she founded The Financial Literacy Diaries, a media company dedicated to closing the adult financial education gap. Additionally, Aaliyah is serving as Director of Public Relations at the Financial Literacy Foundation.
Together, we’re discussing personal finance and long-term care planning.
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