Why People Over 55 Hesitate with Tech (and How We Can Help)

Let’s talk about something I see every day:

Smart, capable, experienced people—mostly over 55—hesitating when it comes to new technology.

Not because they’re “bad with tech.” Not because they’re too old.

And definitely not because they’re out of touch.

It’s deeper than that.

It’s about trust.

It’s about confidence.

It’s about relevance.

And most importantly, it’s about experience—not the lack of it, but the wealth of it.

It’s Not Resistance. It’s Experience.

If you’ve lived through enough revolutions—TV antennas, dial-up internet, VCRs, Palm Pilots, MySpace—you’ve learned something valuable:

Not every shiny new thing is worth your time.

You’ve seen how easily “the next big thing” can become clutter on a shelf.

So no, it’s not resistance. It’s wisdom. And a little healthy skepticism.

It’s Confidence, Not Capability.

You can learn anything. You’ve raised kids, run businesses, bought homes, survived recessions—and now they’re telling you you’re “not tech-savvy”? Please.

The real issue?

Most modern tech assumes you already know how to use it.

Like walking into a movie halfway through and being expected to follow the plot.

At Michael Coury Tech, I don’t believe in tech shame.

If the design is confusing, that’s not on you.

That’s on the designer.

“If It Ain’t Broke…”

You’ve got your systems.

Sticky notes. Calendars. A phone book that’s been updated for twenty years with a pen.

These tools work. They’ve earned their place.

So when someone says, “Just use this app!” it can feel like they’re tossing out your entire way of life—and offering an instruction manual in its place.

Burned Before? You’re Not Alone.

If you’ve ever spent an afternoon trying to reset a password…

Or hooked up a printer that never printed…

You’ve felt the sting of “new tech.”

It’s frustrating. It’s humbling. Sometimes it’s downright infuriating.

And those memories stick.

You start thinking, “Maybe this stuff just isn’t for me.”

When Tech Feels Like a Foreign Language

Let’s be real.

If every commercial features a 19-year-old doing backflips with a smartwatch, it’s no wonder people over 55 feel like they’re not the target audience.

But here’s the secret: you are.

You’re the ones who need tech that makes life easier.

Tech that saves time. Keeps you connected. Keeps you safe.

Tech that respects your intelligence—and your experience.

Here’s the Truth:

When someone over 55 feels seen, heard, and guided—

When they realize tech isn’t here to replace their life, but to enhance it—

They don’t just catch up.

They lead.

They explore.

They thrive.

I see it happen every day.

At Michael Coury Tech, I don’t just teach tech—I translate it.

I bridge the gap between innovation and everyday life.

Between confusion and clarity.

Between “I can’t” and “I got this.”

Because the future doesn’t belong to the young.

It belongs to the curious.

To those who keep showing up.

To those who say, “Teach me something new.”

If that sounds like you—or someone you love—

Let’s talk.

The best time to feel confident with your technology isn’t “someday.”

It’s right now.