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Your Center for Self-directed Learning, Planning and Community-building with My Plan After 50.

You’re here! You’re one of the vast majority of Boomers that have come to rely on the internet as a convenient, reliable source for information. As an adult learner, we know that you learn best through interactions—dialogue, discussions, debates—with other adult learners.

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Research tells us that you are also becoming more comfortable making new acquaintances, even forging new friendships, with people you will meet through the internet. That’s why My Plan After 50 asks you for simple demographic and background information, career, hobby and other life interests. As this larger My Plan After 50 community grows, so will the number of people who are like you, open to expanding their social networks and, as important, wanting to learn with and from other adults.

We’ve combined it all for you in this one location, the My Plan After 50 education center. Through this portal, you’ll be able to access a research library of information on all manner of topics related to the Eight Elements Essential to a Vibrant Life after 50! And, since those eight elements are a conceptual model for the comprehensive planning for life after 50, there's not much you won't find here.

In addition to self-directed learning, we encourage you to participate in our expert-led topical forums and webinars, and to engage in actively planning for the most vibrant life after 50 possible for you, through the My Plan After 50 workbook, e-learning communities, consultation with a coach and coaching itself.


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Read this article and get a better understanding of currently proposed healthcare plans and how they could impact all of us.

Balancing the Needs of the Sandwich Generation

Dealing simultaneously with the demands of parenting children and attending to aging parents can be very stressful and may require creative problem solving in many areas.

Dont Sabotage Your Relationship with Negative Assumptions
Negative assumptions close off the possibility of exchanging information that can lead to healthy, meaningful communication.
Exploring a Complete Financial Plan

This article outlines the essential elements of a financial plan that, when addressed, can reduce risk and uncertainty.

Friendship - A Priceless Investment
Research shows that those who have established close friendships with at least 10 people are more satisfied with their retirement years.
Healthcare for the United States in the Twenty-First Century

What will health care in the United States look like, and as a nation what sort of health care system do we want? Give us your input!

Identifying and Living Your Life Purpose

As you approach retirement it is time to identify how you will fill your additional free time with purpose , passion and meaning.

Learning the Art of Leisure

Separating work from leisure, though difficult for some, can be learned through practice and exploration.

Media Mirror

Do the media and advertisers shape or reflect our culture? Read this article and let us know what you think!

My Plan After 50 Newsletter - April 2008
April’s newsletter focuses on the affect that Baby Boomers will have on the workplace. Read about the challenges that will arise as Baby Boomers either retire or seek alternative work styles. Learn about Wisdom Worker Solutions and how it can be part of the solution for these challenges faced by both individuals and corporations.
My Plan After 50 Newsletter - August 2008
The economy is definitely on everyone’s mind these days. Read about what has happened historically with economic downturns in our nation. Also discover the suggestions that Wisdom Worker Solutions has to help both individuals and organizations through these difficult times.
My Plan After 50 Newsletter - December, 2008

This month we look at the holidays within the context of these current wildly fluctuating times.  We explore how employers and employees can collaborate to produce win-win solutions.  We also have suggestions for finding the true meaning of the holidays and avoiding stress.

My Plan After 50 Newsletter - February 2009

In this month’s newsletter we take a look at how economic issues can affect our health. See how the US health care system compares to other countries and learn about proposed health care plans currently being considered. Get some ideas on how to maintain your own health during these rough economic times.

My Plan After 50 Newsletter - January 2009

Happy New Year to everyone! As we thought about our newsletter for this month we realized that many of us are making changes in our life plans. Extended work may be a reality for many of us. Discover ways to make work more meaningful and enjoyable.

My Plan After 50 Newsletter - July, 2008
Celebrate summer with its many opportunities to incorporate leisure into your life.   At the same time put some thought into how relaxation and leisure can benefit both you and the planet. Make it a win-win summer!
My Plan After 50 Newsletter - June, 2008
Happy First Anniversary/Birthday to My Plan After 50. Read about how far we’ve come in one short year. Find out about specific services that will benefit you as you plan your life after 50. Our birthday wish is to help you facilitate your planning so that each of you attains a life full of joy and purpose.
My Plan After 50 Newsletter - March 2008
This month’s newsletter takes a look at today’s changing family structure and how it can affect us as boomers. Read about the myths of family life, how technology affects our family relationships and the effect our upbringing has on our work performance.
My Plan After 50 Newsletter - March 2009

This month Wisdom Worker Solutions takes a look at the many roles boomers are taking on within the family and the issues that surround these roles.  We explore the role of parent preparing children to become employees and world citizens, we acknowledge the fact that grandparents are more frequently taking on the role of parent, and that role’s many challenges , and we also take a look at boomerang children returning to the nest bringing with them a host of new family issues for boomers to sort out.

My Plan After 50 Newsletter - May 2008
May’s newsletter addresses resilience in both our personal and work lives. Find ways to keep your life balanced, fun and fulfilling. Discover how resilience in the workplace will be beneficial in recruiting and retaining workers.
My Plan After 50 Newsletter - November 2008

This month’s newsletter looks at volunteering. We explore both the personal benefits as well as the community benefits. Get some ideas about how to find your personal volunteer niche. Find out what some corporations are doing to promote employee volunteerism.

My Plan After 50 Newsletter - October, 2008

Retirement isn’t for everybody. Learn about the implications of staying in the workforce including the affect that public policy has on retirement planning, how to cope with the pain of losing a job, and mindsets that help you stay productive while in the workplace. Also check out the tips for job searching whether forced or planned.

My Plan After 50 Newsletter - September 2008
Join us at My Plan After 50 in exploring various facets of ageism that are present in today’s society. Look at the cultural stereotypes that are visible in advertising and the effect that negative ads have on the older adult. Also view the factual evidence that dispels the perception that mature workers are a deterrent in the workplace. We would also like you to share with us your experience with ageism either in the workplace or your personal life. Go to Wisdom Worker website to see what other members are telling us about ageism.
Retirement Readiness
How much control you feel you have over your retirement choices can affect the success of your retirement.
So How Did That Make You Feel?

Look at the cultural stereotypes that are visible in advertising and the effect that negative ads have on the older adult.

Staying Healthy in this Economic Crisis

Did you know that the gloom and doom that permeates the news these days can be taking a toll on your health? Even if you are normally an upbeat, positive person, being inundated with information about how bad the future looks can’t help but have an affect on the most optimistic of individuals. Read this article to help you learn how you can stay healthy during these difficult times.

Take Care of That Brain
New research indicates that the brain is capable of generating new cells throughout a lifetime if it is properly stimulated and challenged.
There is More to Retirement Than Financial Security

Readying oneself to be in charge of life beyond finances will help to stave off the disappointment and depression that could accompany retirement.

Why Plan for Life After 50
By taking time to do some advance planning the 30+ years of retirement can become a time of joy and meaning instead of fear and depression.
Workplace Solutions - April 2009

We are changing our look but not our message or valuable content. Employee and Family Resources (EFR), the parent organization of Wisdom Worker Solutions® and My Plan After 50®, wants to share our expertise in aging, holistic life planning, retirement and the generations with all their clients. So, we collaborated with our colleagues at EFR and came up with this new newsletter. ENJOY!

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Featured Testimonials

Steve Wooderson - (Windows Media)
Steve, an executive in state government, talks about coaching with My Plan After 50 and how he benefited.
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Featured Webinars

Stages of Change - A Transtheoretical Model

Brunie Emmanuel explains the steps of a model of change that are relevant for any type of change we experience.

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Featured Workbooks

My Plan After 50 complete workbook

This workbook helps users assess, plan, and implement their growth in all of the Eight Elements Essential for a Vibrant Life After 50.  It can be used as a self-guided tool or in cooperation with a coach.

My Plan After 50 Marriage/Relationship Workbook

Finally, a workbook dedicated to improving your marital/relationship health! Explore thought-provoking exercises that can be done on your own and shared with your partner. Your relationship needs its daily nourishment and exercise, just like each of you so start here and enjoy the time together.

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