Check out playing a guitar with 12 frets to the body rather than the usual 14. This involves less bending of the wrist to play. And a short scale, which puts less tension on the strings. And maybe silk-and-steel or silk-and-bronze strings.

I had to give up dreadnoughts years ago. Being short and well...thickset made the reach hard enough. Those and being old made it impossible. Is Jacqui's guitar any easier for you?

Don't quit until you've tried everything.

Peter.