In many industrialized nations such as the U.S. the workforce is aging. Many individuals choose to stay in the workforce after the age of 65 either in their present careers or even going into new careers. For many people a career can provide a sense of identity especially if that career has lasted most of an individuals adult life. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) was enacted to protect against age discrimination for persons over the age of 40. In 1978 the act was amended to prevent forced retirement before the age of 70. Forced retirement was removed completely from the act in 1986.