Colleges in Indiana have come up with an idea that will supply jobs and help fill a critical need for teachers. It may also help older people with a career change.
http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/education/IU_Ivy_Tech_reach_credit_transfer_deal


The jobless rate is still lower for older workers but that's little consolations to many Americans. Retirement is being put off by many in their sixties.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-te.md.older10feb10,0,6896228.story

Even in China there is layoffs...
http://www.inteldaily.com/news/173/ARTICLE/9651/2009-02-10.html

A survey showing the impact on middle-aged people of the recession in 2008
http://www.aarp.org/research/economy/trends/economic_slowdown_09.html

motivation for staying fit...
http://cjonline.com/stories/020909/hea_386105201.shtml