Hi, I have just been reading through some of the problems faced by us oldies. Well I am 79 in 2 weeks, I first picked up a Fender in about 2009, and as you can see I first joined GT in 2011. Its a long road and you older guys shouldnt rush things, play slow, practice for short periods, have a Tea ( Im English and live in UK ) then start again.

If your fingers dont work, they will its exercise they need. I am 5 Feet tall and have a childs hands but last year I gave myself 12 months to learn bar chords, now my practice song is Hotel California and Im considering looking into the solo parts.

Dont let anything beat you but do slow down you have years left and I started as an exercise to help with pain in my hands. Have Fun