You do you? I would lose that ridiculous phrase. It's super condescending and not needed. No one needs your permission to be themself, or even a 'reminder'.
Yeah, I am in my mid 40s, and it was wild to interview for a new job after 5 years. Things have really changed in that short time.
I posted a portfolio that showed, if you want this, hire me! My resume was standard, listing out my projects and summarizing my experience.
I had good references that I rarely shared unless it was the last stages, so they wouldn't get bombarded. I applied weekly to new opps, keeping track for the inevitable unemployment record as well.
Results: My huge project list showed my age. Some companies clearly weren't interested... they wanted new programmers, younger, not stuck in the past, etc. I couldn't understand some companies purpose, so new agey with today's internet and reddit culture.
Still, I got 20–30 emails a day! Constant phone calls, messages, occasional scams. Did 2 in-person interviews. I found a great new job, remote programming, in 3-4 months! It was a blur!
The secret is respect, communication, wisdom and quick reflexes, in my case.
You lose. Please try harder.