I am 66 and find myself in the same boat. I've worked since age 16 and had to retire at 62 due to my health and to be pretty much the sole caretaker of my mom until she ended up in a nursing home and then passed away last fall. I was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis around 5 years ago. Before that, osteoporosis and arthritis. I went to see mom every day at the nursing home until I started having trouble walking. An MRI showed a severe levoconvex scoliosis. I went to a neurosurgeon who sent me for a lumbar injection which finally provided me with relief, unfortunately only for 2 weeks. Next sent me to physical therapy which only made things worse. Then I got a blood clot and was put on Eliquis which stopped the possibility of another injection. Doctor then referred me to another specialist who is sending me back to PT, this time aquatherapy which I start Tuesday... I'm scared to death it will cause more pain and cripple me, but going to try anyway. I'm told if that doesn't work my next step is a spinal cord stimulator. I know exactly how you feel... I wish there was something I could say that would help... I find myself digging out unfinished embroidery type crafts, and have been organizing old photographs to put into scrapbooks... looking into the genealogy of my family to keep my mind off of my situation. Just know you are not alone... I hope things get better for you 🌻