by Karen Midyet | Jan 6, 2026 | Aging, Retirement Adjustment
Aging is often talked about as something to manage, endure, or “fight against.” As a psychologist who works with older adults, I’ll say this plainly: that framing does more harm than good. Life after 60 is not a slow fade-out. It is a transition—sometimes quiet,...
by Karen Midyet | Dec 18, 2025 | Holidays
The holidays are supposed to be magical. Full tables, laughter echoing through the house, music, warmth, and shared traditions—the kind that leave us feeling full in every sense of the word. But not everyone experiences the season this way. For many aging adults, the...
by Karen Midyet | Dec 16, 2025 | Holidays, Mental Health
Aging has a funny way of shifting the spotlight. In our earlier years, life is often about the hustle: careers, families, bills, expectations, and a never-ending to-do list that somehow regenerates overnight like it’s possessed. But as time passes, something...
by Karen Midyet | Nov 25, 2025 | Families, Relationships
Families are rarely as simple as the photos on holiday cards. Estrangement, blended households, differing values, and past wounds can make family life complicated — and emotionally exhausting. But even in the messiness, there are ways to navigate complicated family...
by Karen Midyet | Nov 18, 2025 | Families, Grandparenting, Relationships
Distance doesn’t have to mean disconnection. For grandparents separated from their grandchildren by miles, maintaining a meaningful relationship takes creativity, intention, and a little tech savvy. Long-distance grandparenting is about finding new ways to show love,...