The other option is a low temperature silver solder. that way you can extend it however you wish. My personal preferance would be a threaded extension.
Just turned 65. I don't recover/heal as fast as I used to. After 25+ years of working in maintenance I am still doing pretty good. The thin skin sucks. Fortunately, no other serious ailments as yet. It is better than the alternative. Grind on y'all.