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
EP024: Home & Community Interventions for Dementia: A Fireside Chat with Rachel Wiley & Sydney Marshman
Rachel, Sydney, and I are all occupational therapists with specialized focus on geriatric and dementia care in the home and community. This episode is a fireside chat amongst us, discus…
EP023: Aging with Pride: Navigating Healthcare Challenges for LGBTQ+ Older Adults (Pride Month)
Pride Month is an annual celebration that recognizes the LGBTQ+ community's accomplishments and advocates for equal rights and acceptance. Traditionally celebrated in June, Pride Month …
EP022: Understanding PTSD in Older Adults: Impact, Care, and Management (PTSD Awareness Month)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect people of all ages, including older adults. As we observe PTSD Awareness Month, it is crucial to shed …
EP021: Nurturing Cognitive Health: A Guide for Aging Adults & Their Families (Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month)
Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month provides an excellent opportunity to shed light on the importance of cognitive health in aging adults. As our population continues to age, understand…
EP020: Aging & Communication with Carissa Schroeder, MS, CCC-SLP (Better Speech & Hearing Month)
Speech Language Pathologists (aka Speech Therapists) evaluate or assess for any potential speech, language, cognition, or swallowing disorders. For the geriatric population, they may ev…
EP019: Neurodegenerative Diseases & Aging (ALS Awareness Month)
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. ALS damages th…
EP018: Aging in APIDA Communities (APIDA Heritage Month)
May is APIDA Heritage Month. The APIDA population is rapidly growing and aging in the United States. According to the US Census Bureau, the APIDA population in the US is projected to mo…
EP017: Aging & Mental Health (Mental Health Awareness Month)
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health is an important aspect of overall health, and older adults are particularly vulnerable to mental health issues. According to the Nati…
EP016: A Case Study for the Aging Adult & Their Family (OT Month)
In this final episode of April, we returned to a spotlight on OT Month! In this week's episode, I reviewed a case study showcasing how an occupational therapist can be an excellent asse…
EP015: Do You Need a Senior Care Consultant? (OT Month)
EP014: Aging & Driving (Distracted Driving Awareness Month)
Driving is one of those super touchy topics as loved ones get older. You don’t quite know if they should still be driving, and you definitely don’t know how to approach the subject with…
EP013: Aging & Stress (Stress Awareness Month)
Stress is a common experience among older adults, with research showing that up to 34% of older adults report high levels of stress. There are several reasons why older adults may exper…
EP012: The Role of OT in Aging (OT Month!)
April is OT Month! As the global population continues to age, the importance of occupational therapy in supporting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of older adults and the…
EP011: Vision & OT (Save Your Vision Month)
EP010: Vision & Aging (Save Your Vision Month)
As we age, our bodies go through several changes, and our eyes are no exception. Our eyes' ability to see and focus on objects changes with time, and many people experience visual chang…
EP009: Nutrition & Aging: Q&A w/ with Hiral Patel, RDN, LDN
It's National Nutrition Month! Nutrition is a very important topic for all people. However, when we look at aging specific, it is a key ingredient to healthy aging. This episode, we sit…
EP008: Women & Aging (Women's History Month)
As women age, they face unique challenges and disparities compared to their male counterparts. In many societies, women are more likely than men to provide care for family members, incl…
EP007: Q&A with Sagar Pandya (A Lived Experience)
This episode is an interview with Sagar Pandya, husband of this show's host! Sagar shares his lived experience in caring for himself and his family after his father experienced a sudden…
EP006: Cardiovascular Health & Aging (American Heart Month)
With aging, the risk of developing cardiovascular problems increases. This episode explores the relationship between cardiovascular health and aging and the importance of preventative h…
EP005: Q&A with Nadine Prince-Rosemond (A Lived Experience)
This episode is an interview with Nadine Prince-Rosemond. Nadine shares her lived experience in caring for her aging mother with dementia as a Black woman. She also elaborates on the in…