Nice reply. I myself do not find it harder to find jobs, and I'm even older than you.

My post above didn't mention it, but I also learn new stuff. And some of it is really useful.

I don't insist the client use my preferred technologies. I may recommend them, sure, but in the end I'll learn what I have to do get the job done.

This whole thread reminds me of a story:

A small town barber has been cutting hair for decades, and charging his customers a fair price.

One day a national chain opens a salon just across the street and advertises $10 haircuts.

A customer asks, "Aren't you worried they'll drive you out of business?"

The barber grabs a piece of cardboard, scribbles something on it quickly, and props it up in the window.

The sign reads: "We fix $10 haircuts."

I think the best business model for an older developer is to fix $10 haircuts. Seek out those kind of jobs that capitalize on your experience.

There are so many messes out there that if you can bill yourself as a cleanup guy, you'll never run out of clients.