Resources

💼 Career & Job Transition

  • AARP Work & Jobs – Extensive career advice, job-search tools, and resources geared toward workers aged 50+ (AARP)
  • AARP Foundation’s BACK TO WORK 50+ – Free coaching, workshops, and interview/ résumé support for those re-entering the workforce (AARP)
  • “Writing Your Resume After Age 50” (NCOA) – Resume tips tailored to highlighting skills and minimizing potential bias (National Council on Aging)
  • Personal Career Management: Useful job resources for the over 50’s – UK-based guide with links to job boards and career help (Personal Career Management)
  • Coursera: How to Change Careers at 50 – New (April 2025) article featuring career-change ideas (e.g., real estate, coaching, data roles) (Coursera)

🔄 Career Change & Life Purpose

  • Encore Careers (Wikipedia) – Explore meaningful second careers in public service, nonprofits, education, environment, and health (Wikipedia)
  • Rest Less: 14 Career Change Ideas for the Over 50s – UK-focused tips on reskilling and alternative income paths (Rest Less)
  • ASAE: Career Growth After 50 – Encouragement to adapt, learn, and reinvent yourself continuously (ASAE)

📄 Age-Related Workforce Trends & Challenges

  • The Times: “Thousands of over‑50s choosing ‘second careers’” – Insight on the growing trend of mature career shifts (The Times)
  • Washington Post: Work Advice on Age Discrimination – Helpful tips for résumé presentation, interviews, and staying current (The Washington Post)
  • The Sun via Fabulous: Career chance advice at nearly 50 – Karren Brady’s real-world guidance affirming that it’s never too late (The Sun)

🏡 Wellbeing, Community & Lifestyle

  • Sporting Memories (Gov.uk blog) – Discover how community sports groups support health and connections for 50+ adults (socialcare.blog.gov.uk)
  • Age UK (Wikipedia) – Major UK charity offering news, advice, products, and services tailored to older adults (Wikipedia)
  • Pension Wise (Wikipedia) – Free, impartial UK government guidance on defined-contribution pensions for people aged 50+ (Wikipedia)

🌱 Volunteering & Advice

  • Elder Wisdom Circle – Volunteer “cyber-grandparents” offering free advice across life topics—a great way to give back (Wikipedia)
  • Downsizer.net – A sustainable living community/forum perfect for those exploring eco-friendly lifestyles (Wikipedia)