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Aging Together // Unfiltered

Aging Together // Unfiltered

著者： Pooja A. Patel DrOT OTR/L BCG CDP
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概要

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.

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  • When Care Is an Hour Away: The Reality of Aging in Rural America

    When Care Is an Hour Away: The Reality of Aging in Rural America
    2026/02/01

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    In this episode, Dr. Pooja A. Patel and Dr. Sydney Marshman delve into the critical issue of healthcare access in rural communities, emphasizing how geographical location significantly impacts the quality of care individuals receive as they age. They discuss the disparities in access to primary care, specialty services, and the challenges faced by families in rural areas when seeking medical attention. Dr. Marshman shares her experiences as an occupational therapist working with older adults in Iowa, highlighting the importance of home assessments and therapy services that cater to the unique needs of rural populations. The conversation also touches on the complexities of healthcare funding, the role of telehealth, and the implications of recent legislative changes on rural healthcare systems.

    Key Takeaways

    • Access to care is not equal across different regions.
    • Rural residents often face significant travel distances for healthcare services.
    • Engagement with local communities and legislators is crucial for improving healthcare access.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to Rural Healthcare Access
    • 01:50 Understanding the Disparities in Care
    • 07:57 Challenges in Expanding Services
    • 12:04 The Role of Data and Interoperability
    • 20:02 Managed Care vs. Traditional Medicare
    • 26:03 Rural Health Transformation Program
    • 29:56 Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Rural Healthcare
    • 35:04 The Importance of Telehealth
    • 39:00 Call to Action: Community Engagement

    Learn more

    • About Sydney: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sydney-marshman/
    • About Sydney's Company: Happy at Home Consulting
    • CMS: Rural Health Transformation (RHT) Program
    • Iowa HHS: Iowa's RHT Plan
    • Talk of Iowa: What a $209M federal boost means for rural hospitals and what's still at risk in these communities

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  • Season 5 Trailer

    Season 5 Trailer
    2026/01/27

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    We don’t need more polished narratives right now.
    We need honesty, especially in healthcare.

    Caregiving, aging, access to care, dementia, systems that fail quietly—these realities are already heavy. Sugarcoating them doesn’t protect anyone. It just delays the conversations families are forced to have anyway.

    Season 5 of Aging Together is unfiltered by design.

    More direct. Less comfortable. Willing to name what’s actually happening, especially in the context of current events that continue to expose how fragile our care systems really are.

    This season holds space for the truths families are expected to manage quietly, and the questions we avoid because they don’t have easy answers.

    🎧🎥 Subscribe today wherever you listen or watch.

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  • S4E20: Women's Health - Hormones, Fitness, & Recovery | Karlin Soelberg

    S4E20: Women's Health - Hormones, Fitness, & Recovery | Karlin Soelberg
    2025/11/15

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    Summary

    In this conversation, Karlin D. Soelberg shares her personal journey of navigating health challenges after turning 40, particularly focusing on her experience with hormonal changes and the difficulties in finding appropriate medical care. She emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy and education in addressing women's health issues, especially when faced with dismissive attitudes from healthcare providers.

    Takeaways

    • Patient advocacy is crucial in healthcare.
    • Women need to be heard and taken seriously.
    • You are the owner of your health.
    • Be proactive in understanding your hormones.

    About the Guest

    Karlin D. Soelberg is the founder and CEO of Empowered Fitness & Recovery LLC, a premier wellness club in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Known for her bold, science-meets-soul approach, Karlin helps women break through burnout, balance their hormones, and rediscover their strength — inside and out.

    As a best-selling author of Get The Edge: Hormone Health for Women, Karlin guides readers to understand the real story behind their changing bodies and reclaim their energy through smarter movement, recovery, and mindset. Her work blends the intensity of fitness with the power of restoration, showing that sustainable results come from harmony, not hustle.

    As a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) and passionate advocate for women’s health, Karlin’s mission is to help women thrive through every decade — not just survive them. Through Empowered Fitness & Recovery, she’s redefining what it means to age strong, live vibrant, and feel unstoppable.

    • Socials: @empoweredfitnessrecovery
    • Website: https://empoweredfitnessrecovery.com



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    The Aging Together Caregiver Hub is a FREE community for family caregivers of older adults. Join us today to find a peer network and access our learning studio with simple, bite-sized content, resources, and a support group.

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