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Jan Niesen reflects on the trail of clues that's led to her current position training autism service dogs. "I've discovered my bliss," she writes.
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"The good news is that this generation has more healthy later years than ever before. The bad news is that there is no road map for planning our later years," said Jay Bloom during a talk he gave called Creating a Portfolio Life. There is indeed lots of good news for people who are passing the 50-year mile marker and approaching retirement.
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When it comes to thinking about retaining older workers, Multnomah County employees are taking the wheel. They've formed a group called the Vital Aging Network (VAN) to discuss keeping talented older workers as well as ensuring those employees are engaged. Guiding the VAN are Kathleen Todd (VAN chairman and executive director of the Office of Citizen Involvement), Carol Ford (project manager with...
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Have you signed up to receive our monthly e-newsletter? Find out about our exciting events. Learn about the latest job trends for people 50+. Stay ahead of the curve! In other words: sign up!
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"The Nation's First Choice for Life and Career Renewal Services. Our mission is to inspire people to discover creativity, passion, and renewed commitment in life and at work." Learn more at http://www.centerpointonline.org.
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Discovering “What’s Next’” begins with knowing where you are now. If you feel it’s time to re-evaluate your life or career, take this short quiz developed by Centerpoint Institute for Life and Work Renewal in Seattle, and find your starting point.
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The IDAK Group Talent Discovery Guide is an online test that evaluates your natural talents and innate skills.
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A free, online life expectancy calculator that predicts how long you may live based on current behaviors and other factors.
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According to the International Coach Federation:
"Professional coaching is an interactive process that helps individuals and organizations improve their performances and achieve extraordinary results. Professional coaches work with clients in all areas, including business, career, finances, health and relationships."
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2 Young 2 Retire is a website (and book) filled with ideas for starting a new chapter in your life.
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2nd Half Strategies
Learn more about retirement and creative aging.
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Met Life is a National insurance and financial services provider.
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The Hudson Institute has programs for leadership training, and a directory of transition coaches.
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Savvy Choices offers midlife transition planning services for individuals and organizations.
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Coming of Age is an organization that promotes 50+ civic engagement, lifelong learning and community leadership.
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Vibrant Nation is a place for women 50+ to exchange information and share stories.
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It’s different for everyone. Maybe it’s personal; maybe it’s financial. It could be the health of a loved one or the loss of a job. But something triggers the awareness that things could be different.
Read this article in Business Week to learn more.
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