In a world where youth is worshipped and the elderly hardly get respect it is refreshing to hear about Nola Ochs.  She is about to graduate with a college degree from Fort Hays State University at the age of 95! (story at ABCNews)

That will set a new Guinness World Record for oldest college graduate (up to this point the record has been held by Mozelle Richardson, who at age 90 in 2004 received a journalism degree from the University of Oklahoma).

You gotta love this.  She didn't plan on setting any records when she returned to school after her husband passed away in 1972.  She took a class here and there over the years, but she got down to business last Fall.

I love this quote from the article: "Everybody has accepted me, and I feel just like another student," she said. "The students respect me. I don't dwell on my age. It might limit what I can do. As long as I have my mind and health, it's just a number."

The history department chairman wants to record oral histories with her after she graduates.

Which brings me to my next elder spotlight.  Have you heard about Peter Oakley who goes by the handle geriatric1927 on YouTube?  He's about 80, an English gentleman who tells his life stories in a calm and humble manner and has struck quite a chord with Internet visitors who've made him one of the top most watched at the video portal.  Good story from thisisderbyshire.co.uk

The point?  People can keep on learning, living and contributing well past the so-called "prime of life".  That gives this 51-year old inspiration.  And that should make anyone marketing on the Internet pause to consider the market for seniors.  They are interested in more than health care.