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We all worry about the privacy of our personal data in this day and age.
However,Baby Boomersare particularly concerned about digital security, asEuromonitorfound in 2022.
And while taking precautions is commendable, you sometimes need to disclose at least some things about yourself.
Like when youre making an appointment at a doctors office.
You have to give them your name otherwise, the receptionist wont be able to register you, right?
Well,this boomerdidnt think so.
Frustrated beyond reason, the receptionist decided to share the story with people online.
Boomers are actuallyless likelyto reuse passwords and not save their credit card information in their online accounts.
Granted,other researchshows that boomers dont always use complex passwords.
When it comes to safeguarding their private information, the older generation prefers old-school methods.
Bill Gates and Steve Jobs were both born in 1955, making them members of the elite boomers club.
However, theyre the highest percentage of people who never use social media.
In a way, that can be safer as they dont disclose their personal information easily.
On the other hand, that makes them targets of phishing or scams more often.
But dont fear: boomers have great radars when it comes to recognizing fraud.
Theyrethe least likelyto engage in potentially unsafe online behavior.
The Internet is ripe with stories of miscommunication between older folks and young adults.
The truth is that communication with a senior person might require particular skills.
When it comes to healthcare workers, knowing how to communicate with elderly people is extremely important.
Melanie Donohue, LCSW, writes that its important not to be condescending towardolder people.
Theres a fine line between speaking clearly and speaking like youre talking to a child.
Be careful with your tone of voice, word choices, and facial expressions, Donohue recommends.
Lastly, diffusing the situation with humor always works.
No one istoo old for humor, Donohue writes.
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