Join Barry and Bobby as they dive into the world of email spoofing, passkeys, and caregiving syndrome. Discover how to protect yourself from digital scams, simplify your online security, and manage the emotional toll of caregiving. With practical tips and a touch of humor, this episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of modern tech and caregiving.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction: Email Spoofing and Passkeys
05:30 - Understanding Email Spoofing
12:15 - The Rise of Passkeys
18:45 - Caregiving Syndrome: Challenges and Solutions
25:00 - Tech Tips for Caregivers
30:00 - Closing Thoughts and Resources

Key Topics

• Email Spoofing: What it is and how to avoid it
• Passkeys: A new era of password-free security
• Caregiving Syndrome: Recognizing and managing burnout
• Tech tools for caregivers: Simplifying daily tasks
• The importance of asking for help and self-care

Resources

• Mango Display: mangodisplay.com
• Cleveland Clinic Study on Caregiving Syndrome
• YouTube Channel: youtube.com/caretechandtips
• Show notes and resources are here: https://bit.ly/caretechandtips-resources

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In this grab bag episode, Barry and Bobby cover everything from scams and digital hygiene to emotional moments in caregiving. Barry opens up with a story about learning the hard way that being “right” isn’t always helpful—especially in caregiving situations. They debunk the overhyped 16-billion credential breach, share essential password and scam-spotting tips, give an update on DMV ID changes, and dive deep into how fear often hides behind our need for control. Barry wraps with a reflective story inspired by a bicycle ride and some programming wisdom that unexpectedly applies to caregiving.

• 00:00 — Barry’s “do you want to be right or do you want it to work?” story

• 01:20 — Summer heat check-in and life updates

• 02:00 — The overhyped “16 billion credential leak” explained

• 04:45 — Why password managers and multi-factor auth still matter

• 06:00 — Have I Been Pwned? and cleaning up your password hygiene

• 07:45 — Email scams, AI-powered phishing, and red flag spotting

• 09:00 — Barry’s real-life PayPal scam attempt and how to respond

• 12:00 — The psychological toll of scams on older relatives

• 13:00 — South Carolina DMV changes: no more same-day IDs

• 15:00 — Real ID, fraud prevention, and planning ahead for ID renewals

• 15:45 — Deep thoughts from Barry’s morning ride: why we nitpick and correct

• 18:00 — Fear, control, and the importance of talking to others

• 19:30 — The power of shared fears and building emotional support

• 21:00 — Listener email invitation and how to reach out

• 21:45 — Tech meets psychology: Perl’s “3 virtues” and how they don’t always serve you in caregiving

• 24:08 — Final thoughts and sign-off

• Caregiving psychology: control vs compassion

• Digital hygiene and password safety

• Phishing and AI-powered scam prevention

• South Carolina’s DMV shift & Real ID changes

• When tech virtues don’t serve caregiving moments

• Emotional self-awareness and fear sharing

• Have I Been Pwned? – Check if your email was in a breach

• What Got You Here Won’t Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith

• DMV state list for Real ID policies (see show notes)

• Show notes and resources are here: https://bit.ly/caretechandtips-resources

Show Notes:

This week, Barry and Bobby dive into extreme summer heat and how it uniquely affects seniors and their caregivers—plus, they uncover the magic of senior-friendly ride services that don’t require a smartphone. And yes, Barry once again brings the cookies from the "retired nap club."

Key Topics:

• Heat dome warnings and heat stroke signs to watch for

• Tips for keeping seniors safe and cool

• HVAC maintenance and hydration reminders

• New ride services that cater to seniors—smartphone optional!

• Personal stories about simple tech tasks that aren’t always so simple

• Time zone bugs, clock confusion, and how caregivers can help with “easy” phone features

️ Timestamps:

• 00:00 – Welcome & heat wave reality check

• 01:00 – Recognizing signs of heat stroke in seniors

• 02:30 – AC maintenance & hydration reminders

• 03:30 – Barry’s personal heat warning symptom

• 05:38 – Ride services for seniors (Uber Caregiver, GoGo Grandparent, etc.)

• 10:00 – Helping seniors with simple tech tasks (alarm clocks, time settings)

• 13:00 – Obscure phone bug from a cell tower

• 13:30 – Shout-out to new listeners in New Orleans & Slidell!

Resources Mentioned:

• Uber Caregiver

• Uber Call to Ride

• Lyft Silver

• GoGo Grandparent

• Arrive

• SilverRide

• Comfort Keepers

Show notes and resources are here: https://bit.ly/caretechandtips-resources