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Aging Together // Unfiltered

Aging Together // Unfiltered

By: Pooja A. Patel DrOT OTR/L BCG CDP
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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.

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Episodes
  • Long-Term Care Will Wipe Out Your Wealth: Can Home Equity Be Your Plan?

    Long-Term Care Will Wipe Out Your Wealth: Can Home Equity Be Your Plan?
    Jun 15 2026

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    Summary:

    This episode explores the critical topic of long-term care funding, focusing on innovative solutions like reverse mortgages and insurance options. Kevin Guttman, a reverse mortgage expert, shares insights on how seniors can leverage home equity and insurance to secure their future care needs.

    Key Topics:

    • Long-term care funding options
    • Reverse mortgages explained
    • Insurance strategies for seniors
    • Using home equity for care costs
    • Myths and misconceptions about reverse mortgages


    About Kevin Guttman, CRMP:

    Kevin Guttman is a senior mortgage broker, a reverse mortgage specialist, and a 4x Amazon best-selling author, bringing a wealth of knowledge, integrity, and a people-first approach to the world of senior home financing. With a deep commitment to helping senior homeowners understand their options, Kevin focuses on simplifying the home loan process while prioritizing transparency and convenience. With over 21 years of experience in mortgages, reverse mortgages, and real estate investments, Kevin offers actionable insights and relatable stories that resonate well with seniors and their families.

    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinguttman/
    • https://www.facebook.com/ReverseMortgageKevinG/

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    34 mins
  • Dementia & Financial Exploitation: Who's Responsible?

    Dementia & Financial Exploitation: Who's Responsible?
    Jun 1 2026

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    Summary:

    This episode explores the silent crisis of elder financial exploitation, especially in the context of dementia. Charles Wallace shares his harrowing three-year legal battle to uncover how nearly $1 million was stolen from his mother, highlighting systemic failures and the urgent need for better safeguards.

    Key Topics:

    • Elder financial exploitation and dementia
    • Systemic failures and responsibility gaps
    • Legal and medical challenges in elder abuse cases

    About Charles E. Wallace, Jr.:

    Charles E. Wallace Jr. has a technology background in the finance, banking, healthcare, and collections industries. Charles is married with two daughters and two grandchildren. When he's not spending time with his family, working, or writing, he enjoys coaching youth basketball, outdoor activities, and cooking. Caregiver's Game: Unraveling Financial Deceit in the Shadows of Dementia is his first book. thecaregiversgame.com

    Charles became an authority on elder exploitation and undue influence by living through it. When COVID-19 lockdowns forced social isolation on elderly Americans, his mother's cognitive decline made her an easy target for a caregiver who used the restricted access to commit systematic theft. Red flags like unusual expenses and vanished family heirlooms led Charles into a three-year legal battle to expose the deception that flourished during a time when elder financial abuse rates jumped dramatically, and families were powerless to intervene.

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    33 mins
  • Why Isn’t This Covered? The Truth About Home Medical Equipment and Insurance

    Why Isn’t This Covered? The Truth About Home Medical Equipment and Insurance
    May 15 2026

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    summary

    This episode explores the critical role of home medical equipment in aging in place, insurance coverage challenges, and practical strategies for families to access necessary adaptive devices. Erica Sell, founder of Harmony Home Medical, shares insights on how policy and awareness can improve safety and reduce healthcare costs.

    key topics

    • Insurance coverage limitations for DME
    • Preventive benefits of home safety equipment
    • Strategies for accessing adaptive devices


    About Erica Sell, ATP, CAPS:

    Erica Sell is the Founder and CEO of Harmony Home Medical, San Diego’s leading provider of premium home medical equipment and accessibility solutions, which she launched in 2008 to transform how mobility and aging-in-place products are experienced and delivered. A Certified Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) and Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS), she has grown Harmony into a multi-location, award-winning company—named Medical Supplier of the Year in the Best of Awards and a #1 Yelp pick—while helping families preserve independence, dignity, and control at home for 17 years.

    Contact information:

    • Erica Sell, CEO, Harmony Home Medical
    • harmonyhomemedical.com
    • erica@Harmonyhomemedical.com
    • 858-560-8177

    Socials

    • https://www.facebook.com/harmonyhomeSD
    • https://www.youtube.com/@harmonyhomemedical
    • https://www.instagram.com/harmonyhm

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    40 mins
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