Its not about the age or how techy you are to learn about these cryptocurrencies. If you really want to learn and earn that much you will do anything to be able to reach that goal.
Determination is the key to everyones success and not based on your age or your field. Self motivate yourself at times when you think you can't make it. Let it be your passion for every action you take you are enjoying it as well.
I think we can teach some basic knowledge to the elderly so that they will not be bitten by Bitcoin anymore. Investing in bitcoin can be handled by specialized agencies and professionals, just like funds.