I've helped some older people and found the same. The command line gives some users more confidence. Hearing that "the computer does exactly what you tell it to", but "it's dumb, so you have to tell it very precisely" is more empowering than being expected to click around and figure out how things work.
The computer does exactly what you tell it to do, but never what you mean.
But seriously, life should be fun. If it's not I'd encourage you to think about how you can make a change, even if it's just your mindset.
If I have had a nice length of life (lets say something like 70 years), and am no longer happy, healthy or capable of taking care of myself, don't save me next time I need saving (in order to live longer).