Joshua Natinsky, the founder of “Support Sharks,” a company dedicated to helping older individuals navigate the internet and avoid scams, has been providing online lessons to 97-year-old Ruth Thomas for five months now. Inspired by the challenges his own grandparents faced with technology, Natinsky launched the company in 2022 with the help of five volunteers to assist clients with various tech-related tasks. They offer in-home or virtual training sessions covering basics like Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as guidance on avoiding spam emails and answering tech questions.
The company operates on a monthly membership basis, providing step-by-step tutorials and free resources to its clients. For Thomas, a former author who has taken up creating Hallmark-style cards online, the technology lessons have sparked a new creative outlet. Despite her age, Thomas enjoys the feeling of recapturing her youth through her newfound hobby, while also valuing her independence in learning to use technology her own way.
Thomas expressed gratitude towards Natinsky and his team for helping her stay engaged and connected through technology, reflecting on the challenge of maintaining a sense of self at 97 years old. With the guidance of Support Sharks, older individuals like Ruth Thomas are empowered to embrace technology, explore new interests, and stay connected in the digital age.
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