Seneca the Roman philosopher didn’t start to learn Greek until he was 70 (when Nero fired him as an advisor).
You’re never too old to begin. (It keeps you young.)
I learned French and Latin in high school and college.
Went through the DLI German course at age 38. At age 45 completed the year long DLI Turkish course.
Agree that one is never too old to learn a new language.
Learning may be compared to your three mile run in your college days. You might have to walk at it. However, if you’re physically able and motivated; some success is sure to occur. One does forget more rapidly it seems. Increase repititions. Learn songs. Don’t believe the can nots. Teacher.
He was a very smart guy