Aging Together

About Aging Together

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.

Publisher

Pooja A. Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG, CDP

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jan 2023

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

113 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   We Need to Play Until We Die: Sensory Engagement at Every Stage of Dementia

   Send us Fan Mail Unlocking meaningful connections in dementia care is the key to enhancing lives. Join Pooja A. Patel and Angela Fairhurst as they dive into the transformative power of sensory engagement for individuals with dementia, challenging the status quo of infantilizing activities that fail to resonate with adult experiences. If you’re a caregiver, clinician, or simply someone passionate about improving the quality of life for loved ones living with dementia, this episode is a must-li...

2. 

   19 Sept 2026

   Talking About Death Won't Kill You: What is a Death Doula, & Other End-of-Life Care Needs

   Send us Fan Mail 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 and Lindsay Lenhart—both former neonatal intensive care nurses turned death doulas. They reveal how this emerging profession transforms end-of-life experiences into meaningful journeys, advocating for conversations about death long before...

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   12 Sept 2026

   Hearing Loss & Dementia: A Silent Link & A Whole Lot of Money

   Send us Fan Mail 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 significant role in accelerating Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about aging, brain health, and the hidden costs of neglecting hearing health. Dr. Keefer, ...

Who has been a guest on Aging Together

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Annie Kulik
• Kerry Flickner
• Dr Judith "Judy" Smith
• Phyllis Anderson

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

34,872

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

77

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

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