Joe, I'm 59 and taking up guitar since taking lessons as a teenager. Having to learn all over again and whilel not easy with these old hands of mine, I'm determined to give it my best shot.
Welcome to GT, and I know you will enjoy the step by step approach here as I do.
'My attitude is the same as yours, what do we have to lose. My fingers are sore, but I'm pushing through as best I can! Here's to older adults out there who want to learn how to play this beautiful instrument and not giving up!