As a former executive who has "downsized", and been both the bug and the windshield on different occasions, the primary thought I would offer is >>>>>>> THE FIRST OFFER YOU RECEIVE TO DOWNSIZE/RETIRE/QUIT EARLY/BE FIRED/ WHATEVER...... WILL BE THE BEST OFFER YOU WILL RECEIVE.<<<<<<
That they have offered it, that you are eligible for it...let it speak volumes to how much you are 1) needed and 2) wanted.
FWIW.