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
S4E07: "Boomers Booming": 10 Commandments for Seniors | H. Frances Reaves, Esq.
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Summary
In this episode of the Aging Together podcast, host Dr. Patel speaks with elder law attorney H. Frances Reeves about her journey as a caregiver for her parents, the challenges of navigating the medical industrial complex, and her new book, 'Boomers Booming: How to Thrive After 65 and Have Good Sex.' Frances shares her insights on aging, the importance of proactive planning, and her ten commandments for thriving in later life. The conversation emphasizes the need to challenge stereotypes about aging and the significance of mindset in preparing for the future.
Takeaways
- Frances Reeves shares her caregiving journey for her parents.
- The medical industrial complex complicates elder care decisions.
- Writing a book requires discipline and commitment.
- Living life your way is essential after 65.
- Staying relevant is crucial for older adults.
- Death is inevitable; planning is essential.
- Sickness is often temporary, and laughter is important.
- Proactive planning can ease the burden on loved ones.
- Celebrating life should happen while you're alive.
- Forgiveness is a key aspect of aging gracefully.
About the Guest
Frances is the author of Boomers Booming: How to Thrive After Sixty-Five and Have Good Sex, inspired by caring for her parents, Hal and Charlotte, in their final years. Witnessing the “senior industrial complex” overlook them, she became an advocate for elders, while celebrating their zest for life, like skydiving on her mother’s 80th birthday.
Born in Belem, Brazil, Frances grew up across Libya, the Philippines, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, and Singapore before earning her degree from Texas Christian University. Her career began as Director of International Marketing for the Louisiana World Exposition, followed by a law degree from the University of Miami. Fluent in Spanish and conversant in Portuguese, she has interviewed world leaders including Margaret Thatcher, Madeleine Albright, and Gloria Steinem, and is in the Maryland Women’s Hall of Fame.
Today, Frances is Managing Attorney of her Elder Law Firm, specializing in estate planning, Medicaid planning, and advocacy against elder exploitation. She writes bi-monthly columns for Miami Community News and The Islander News, hosts a monthly elder-focused video blog, and has interviewed notable figures from Emmy-winning journalists to world champions. Her work continues to empower older adults and their families with knowledge, dignity, and voice.
- www.parentyourparents.com
- LinkedIn: H Frances Reaves, Esq. | Parent Your Parents
- Facebook: H Frances Reaves | Parent Your Parents USA
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