by Karen Midyet | Jun 8, 2022 | Aging
It probably comes as little surprise to you that aging is a mindset. We know that our thoughts and perceptions shape our worlds. But would it surprise you to know that people with more positive attitudes on their own aging lived approximately 7.6 years longer than...
by Karen Midyet | Jun 1, 2022 | Aging, scam
Last week, I interviewed Patrick Baker about the different ways in which our personal information (“the Holy Trinity”) can be used to scam us. Even though some of it can be accomplished through technology, there are also many opportunities to use technology to improve...
by Karen Midyet | May 25, 2022 | Aging, scam
“Scammers are getting more and more sophisticated as they use both technology and psychology to trap their victims”, Patrick Baker of Prime Life Tech tells me. Using what professionals call “social engineering”, scammers are looking to elicit a reactive emotional...
by Karen Midyet | May 18, 2022 | Aging
It’s important in retirement to maintain old friendships and cultivate new ones. Why? Friends help to keep us young, sharp, and current. They challenge us to keep our minds and bodies active and to try new things. If you’re reading this and thinking, “I have plenty of...
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...