I started playing when I was 13 and now I am 66 and have arthritis in my fingers of both hands. I am finding it harder and harder to make some cords and to change from one cord to another. Like from G to C is really hard for me and takes so long to form the C cord that I get out of time. I guess I will have to give it up now and it really disturbs me. Anyone have any suggestions for my arthritis? I wish there was a magic cure.