Aging Together Pooja A. Patel, DrOT, OTR/L, CDP, CFPS, CGCP

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, Rachel & I talk about navigating health challenges and hospitalizations with persons living with dementia.Rachel Wiley, MS, OTR/L, CDP is an occupational therapist and the founder and owner of Dementia Consulting and the Dementia Collaborative LLC. Rachel is certified in Skills2Care® for caregivers of individuals living with dementia, and she is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. Rachel is also a certified master trainer of Skills2Care® through Jeff...

Send us a Text Message.Steve Powell is the founder of IndeeLift, the leading manufacturer of human floor lifts that are designed to safely and comfortably lift seniors or others with mobility issues off the floor after falling.Like millions of Americans, Steve was a caregiver for his aging parents as their health deteriorated. Both of Steve’s parents were determined to age at home, but they each struggled with routine falls, which would leave them stuck on the floor for hours with no way to g...

Send us a Text Message.This month we’re hearing from Dr. Monique Nugent, a practicing hospitalist and an associate director for the Division of Hospital Medicine at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She is also the author of Prescription for Admission: A Doctor’s Guide for Navigating the Hospital, Advocating for Yourself, and Having a Better Hospitalization, a complete guide providing the critical information you need to navigate the hospital. With her advice, readers can stay ...

Send us a Text Message.Dr. Maria Cristina is a health and wellness coach for women 50 years and older. She is the founder and owner of Sheehan Health & Wellness. Her journey began at age 69 when she found herself aging typically, slowing down, gaining weight, and feeling that the decline she was experiencing was inevitable. At the age of 69, she stepped away from her academic career, where she served as a CEO for 20 years, and into the world of fitness. Today, at the age of 77, she i...

Send us a Text Message.Wow, what a year! This episode is the last episode of Season 1, 2023. In this episode, I provide a broad overview of the year/season, share my gratitude, and introduce the upcoming changes and launch of Season 2, 2024. If you listened to any of the 50 episodes this year and found even one of them valuable, please help me out by liking, subscribing, rating, and sharing a review. It truly helps me continue doing this work!Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.December is World AIDS Awareness Month. While the face of the AIDS epidemic has evolved over the years, the challenges faced by older adults living with this condition remain significant. As advocates for health and wellness, it's imperative to recognize the unique intersection of aging and HIV/AIDS, addressing the needs and concerns of this demographic.In this episode, I review the history and significance of World AIDS Awareness Month, its relevance to our aging popul...