by Karen Midyet | May 15, 2023 | Ageism, Retirement Adjustment
As we age, it’s common to hear messages about the limitations and declines that come with getting older. However, research shows that aging can also be a time of growth, transformation, and even greater fulfillment. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of...
by Karen Midyet | Sep 27, 2022 | Ageism, Aging
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health. In fact, the mind and body are so connected that when your mental health suffers, it isn’t uncommon to manifest symptoms in the form of sickness and stress. Many seniors are so used to...
by Karen Midyet | Mar 29, 2022 | Ageism, Aging
Why do we need life coaching in our 50’s 60’s 70’s? Seniors need a life coach. I am a life and transition coach for older adults. I had a reporter interview me yesterday and ask me why do seniors need coaching??? Isn’t that just for young people? My...
by Karen Midyet | Mar 22, 2022 | Ageism, Aging
I love having the gift of not caring what others think or having to go by the rules. I do think that being older and wiser means that it is important for you to do things your way and not having to just go along without thinking. I don’t mean that you do uncaring...
by Karen Midyet | Mar 15, 2022 | Ageism, Aging
Last week’s blog was pretty heavy but included a topic we need to be very open about in retirement planning – social isolation. While I don’t believe there is any ONE answer to the issue of the growing rate of social isolation in aging adults, I do believe that...
by Karen Midyet | Mar 8, 2022 | Ageism, Aging, Health & Exercise
A very real concern identified in the 2020 Edward Jones and Age Waver study, along with the 2021 update, is the fear of isolation as we age. Nearly 47% of retirees worry about becoming more isolated as they grow older. I wasn’t surprised to learn that at all with the...