Inspiration

Flip the deck of cards to see some of the stories that have inspired us. They show the underlying beauty of aging. We’re pretty sure you’ll smile as much as we did when reading them!

Our core mission at NeverTechLate is teaching older adults how to safely access the digital world, promote social engagement and lifelong learning.

We are inspired and energized in our mission when we read, hear and witness stories about older adults defying the common conception that aging slows us down.

Take Care of yourself: Doc Morris

The German pharmaceutical chain, Doc Morris, pays tribute to the philosophy “it’s never too late to learn” in an advert that shows just how important it is to look after your health and wellbeing.

Tony Bennett performs with Lady Gaga

Legendary American singer, Tony Bennett is a formidable force at the mic and even at 95 with Alzheimer he continues to dazzle.

CNA Language School: connecting students with students

CNN Language School in Brazil is using video conferencing calls to connect its students with a group from a residential community in Chicago – combating loneliness while learning English.

Margot Friedländer is truly inspirational

Margot Friedländer, Auschwitz survivor, has been sharing her life story at many schools and institutions to inspire moral and civic courage. She is a true inspiration.

Team Member Inspiration

Florence Mauchant’s motivation for founding NeverTechLate

I know first-hand how disabling being disconnected and technologically illiterate can be. My mother, having to leave school when she was 14, is part of this isolated community not being able to access digital resources. She is a key inspiration why I founded NeverTechLate.

Team Member Inspiration

Alex Griffiths – my grandmother

I’m an expat and lived away from my family during the lockdown period of the Covid-19 outbreak. Conferencing was – and I’m not being melodramatic in the slightest – a lifesaver. When my grandmother developed the skills, it brought a tear to both of our eyes.

Bill Burke retired from work but not from adventure

Age proved no obstacle for Bill Burke, and by the time he turned 67 he could proudly report that he’d climbed the highest mountain on every continent. “Goals keep me motivated, he said. “Getting older doesn’t mean we have to stop living. We just need to train harder.”