I'm wondering what to do i have been working all my life I'm 60 years old and about 10 years ago i was told by my doctor to stop machining but i had to work this is how i keep my bills paid and able to live good well now I'm having problems with my arms, back and legs that leaving me with pain and suffering i don't know what to do because if i stop working how will i pay my bills i can collect L&I or can i apply for early retirement before i quit i don't know nothing besides work so if any body has an idea what i should do i cant work like this but i cant just quit either im in hard place with this i still work everyday in this condition from 5am to 5pm ideas please

Teaching for the skilled tradesman is usually a straight forward proccess if your certifications are in order. Even if they are not do not rule it out. I have known a couple of skilled technicains who went that route. The US is entering a time frame when the highly skilled trade/craftsman is a species that is quickly going extinct. The hours will be easier and you get to pass your knowledge along.

Some "Baby Boomers" are better off financially than others if they decide to collect SSDI between the ages of 55 & their official "retirement age." This is because of savings, pensions, retirement plans, etc.

Everyone's situation is different. My advise to you is to do what is best for you health wise &/or financially.

Read the stickies at the top of this website and also read the wealth of information on the SSDI website - http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10029.html/