why do you think older people aren't that familiar with technology?

I am an older person.

I have written computer programs and even learned a little about building computer circuitry.

I am familiar with the technology that interests me. But I do not have the knee-jerk reaction of pursuing every new thing that comes along.

I suspect that a lot of older people have seen so many new fads come and go over the years that we are not so easily wowed by everything that becomes trendy for awhile.

Some are....one of my neighbors was working on AI before most of us had ever heard of it.
However, most older people have managed without needing to immerse themselves in all things technologic....we have televisions, computers and cell phones but aren't into all of the latest stuff.

Because they were not conditioned to use it throught thier life

Its not obvious?

Most can't read the words