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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
Some of us are receiving Social Security Disability Income. It is not great but it helps. Is there a lower stress job at the farm ? Can you put together a slower process ?
You can go online and start an SSDI application. The key problem we have is maintaining pace and persistence. That means we can not work at the normal work pace and may need to take breaks frequently to recharge.
I know a woman who suffered a brain injury who needs to take complete breaks from all stimulation during the day. That means, no sight, no sound, no thinking about tasks that need to be done, etc. Many of us benefit from these breaks. Having a quiet dark room with a comfy chair can be beneficial.
If you can get approved for SSDI, you can still work part time and make up to $1090 per month without impacting your SSDI benefits.
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Thanks Mark. Your comment about pace and persistence sounds very familiar to me. I feel like I am lucky and have retained a lot of my cognitive skills, but I do not last anywhere near as long as I used to be able to. I can barely handle 4 hours of brain use a day. so that is why I am wondering how I can earn a living if that continues.
Are you familiar with applying for SSDI? What do they ask for in the way of "proof" that you need disability?
Thank you and take care.