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Aging Together // Unfiltered
By Pooja A. Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, BCG, CDPSociety & CultureMedicineHealth & FitnessEducationSelf-ImprovementRelationships
Aging Together // Unfiltered episodes
- EP002: The Importance of Social Engagement in the Aging Population
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In this episode, we explore the importance of social engagement in the aging population. Studies have shown that individuals who have strong social connections tend to live longer and have a lower risk of developing chronic health conditions. Social engagement can also improve overall quality of life and even help to reduce the risk of falls in older adults. The benefits of social engagement go beyond just physical health. Strong social connections are also important for mental health and cognitive function. We review three ways to encourage your loved ones to participate in social activities. Attached is a sample checklist to help identify interests: Interest Checklist (Example).
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8 min - EP001: Welcome to Aging Together!
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Welcome to Aging Together! This episode is an introduction into the world of aging and how to navigate the journey with your host, Dr. Pooja A. Patel, an occupational therapist with specialty certifications in dementia care and fall prevention.
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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.