by Karen Midyet | Feb 3, 2026 | Relationships
If someone had told me when I began my career as a psychologist specializing in aging that one of my greatest joys would be helping people in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond rediscover the magic of friendship — I might have raised an eyebrow. But now, after decades of...
by Karen Midyet | Jan 27, 2026 | Relationships
As a psychologist who specializes in working with older adults, I hear this question more often than you might think: “Is it too late for me?” Too late to date.Too late to fall in love.Too late to feel excited about someone again. My short answer? No. Not even close....
by Karen Midyet | Jan 27, 2026 | Aging, Mental Health
A New Year, A New Rhythm—On Your Terms In earlier chapters of life, the start of a new year might have been all about big, dramatic resolutions: “Lose 20 pounds!” “Write that novel!” “Finally organize the garage!” (Spoiler: the garage still isn’t organized.) But...
by Karen Midyet | Jan 20, 2026 | Aging
Life Changes—But You Don’t Have to Disappear Later life is full of transitions. Some are welcomed with open arms; others show up uninvited and plant themselves on the couch. Retirement, children leaving home, changes in health, shifting friendships, or the quiet fade...
by Karen Midyet | Jan 16, 2026 | Aging, Retirement Adjustment
A New Chapter Begins—with Choice, Curiosity, and Heart For decades, life often revolves around duty—building careers, raising families, meeting expectations. In that hustle, personal passions can quietly slip into the background. But then, something profound happens....