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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 84
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
S4E11: Navigating Family Dynamics: A Story of Elder Exploitation | Debora Pokallus
Summary
Deborah Pocalas shares her harrowing experience of elder exploitation involving her father, revealing the complexities of family dynamics, betrayal, and the emotional toll of car…
S4E10: Integrative Dental Care for Older Adults | Dr. Joy Poskozim, DDS, FSCD, CDP
Summary
In this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Dr. Joy Poskozim discusses the critical importance of oral health for older adults, particularly those in nursing homes and receivi…
S4E09: Caregiver Mastery: Finding Peace in the Chaos of Emotions | Rick Henkin
Summary
Rick Henkin shares his personal journey as a caregiver for his wife Sonia, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. He discusses the challenges of obtaining a diagnosis, the emotional…
S4E08: Skin Health through the Ages | Dr. Mary Alice Mina
Summary
In this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Dr. Pooja A. Patel and Dr. Mary Alice Mina discuss the importance of skin health as we age. They explore the concept of pro-aging v…
S4E07: "Boomers Booming": 10 Commandments for Seniors | H. Frances Reaves, Esq.
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…
S4E06: Caregiving Beyond Life: One Woman's Journey of Caring for Her Late Husband's Mother | Alison Pena
Summary
In this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Dr. Pooja A. Patel interviews Allison Penna, a grief resilience coach, who shares her personal journey of caregiving and navigating…
S4E04: End-of-Life Emotional Insurance Planning | Dr. Kim Harms, JD
Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Kim Harms, an end-of-life expert, shares her personal journey through grief and the importance of legacy planning. She discusses the concept of emotiona…
S4E04: When Care Meets Cost: A Daughter’s Guide to Balancing Aging & Affordability | Arvette M. Reid, AIF
Summary
In this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Dr. Pooja A. Patel and Arvette M. Reid discuss the critical intersection of healthcare and financial planning for aging adults. Arv…
S4E03: Caring Across Borders: Navigating Care Between US & Canada | Amy Friesen
Summary
In this episode of the Aging Together podcast, host Pooja Patel speaks with Amy Friesen, a bestselling author and expert in the senior living industry. They discuss the challenge…
S4E02: Self-Care Isn't Selfish: Practical Strategies for Thriving as a Caregiver | Carol L. Stokes, JD
Summary
In this episode of the Aging Together podcast, Dr. Pooja A. Patel speaks with Carol L. Stokes, JD, a caregiver coach and advocate. They discuss the challenges faced by caregivers…
S4E01: Intergenerational Living: Creating a Montessori Ecosystem for Dementia Care in Your Home | Annie Kulik, MPH, CDP, CMDCP
Summary
In this conversation, Pooja & Annie explore the Montessori approach & its application in dementia care, particularly in intergenerational settings. Annie shares her extensive exp…
S4E00: Revolutionizing Grab Bars: Meet SafetyGrip, by Hartmobility | Kerry Flickner, VP
Summary:
In this conversation, Dr. Pooja A. Patel speaks with Kerry Flickner, vice president at Hartmobility, about the innovative SafetyGrip grab bar designed for individuals with comp…
Season 4 Trailer
Welcome to Season 4!
If you're new here, thank you for joining us!
If you're returning, thank you for your support!
We've got our first-ever LIVE streams this season, along with our ver…
S3E10: When Parenting Doesn't End: Caring for "Difficult Adult Children" | Dr. Judith "Judy" Smith
Guest: Dr. Judith "Judy" Smith, Ph.D., LCSW
Judith R. Smith, Ph.D., LCSW, is a NYC based psychotherapist, professor, and researcher on women’s issues as they age. She is a professor, Em…
S3E09: A Lifetime of Caregiving: Supporting Patient Advocacy | Phyllis Anderson (Caregiver Story 5/5)
Guest: Phyllis Anderson, Retired RN, CEN; RCFE-RCA
Phyllis is a retired nurse with nearly three decades of experience, including 22 years in the emergency room and time as an administrat…
S3E08: Have Empathy for Your Care Providers: A Plea to Care Consumers | Emily Clark
Guest: Emily Clark, M.A., CCC-SLP, RYT 500 Hour Yoga Instructor, Meditation Instructor, Life Coach
Emily Clark is a Life Coach, RYT-500 Yoga Instructor, Meditation Instructor and founder…
S3E07: Caregiving in Your 20s & Beyond: An Alzheimer's Story | Kristin Luckie (Caregiver Story 4/5)
In this episode:
Our guest, Kristin Luckie, shares her lived experience and journey of caregiving for her mother with Alzheimer's disease while she was in her 20s, an age group not ofte…
S3E06: Self-Care for Caregivers: Lessons from a Lived Experience | Lani Almanza
Lani, a native of the Windward side of Oahu in Hawai’i, is a wife, mother, grandmother, and seasoned professional with a rich background in education, business, and nonprofit sectors. W…
S3E05: The Intersection of Work & Caregiving: Lessons Learned | Lisa Dare (Caregiver Story 3/5)
Lisa Dare, BSc. Pharm, CCC, PCC is principal and CEO of Lisa Dare and Associates. She is an executive coach, leadership practitioner, consultant and speaker with close to 20 years of ex…
S3E04: Self-Management Strategies for A New Diagnosis | Janice Russell
Janice Russell, the Overwhelm Slayer, deals with the aftermath of a health diagnosis. Clients hire her when they want to optimize their life after a medical diagnosis (brain-based disor…