hang in there ...make it a goal to fight off aches & pains ...and never ever give up
I took the picture in 2020 (I think) .....today the bigger plants are 20 plus years ...smaller plants are around 9 years
how I got there -
next year ...lift your plant(s) about 1 inch - this will expose more of the root system ....then every 2-3 years afterwards, repeat by lifting another 1 inch ....(breaks all the rules)
also - do a repot with fresh potting media every time the plant is raised or lifted ...