Correct. The Press select to use an item option wasn't introduced until the Gold/Silver/Crystal series of games. In the later games, simply selecting a key item would show 3 options-Use, Register (in G/S/C it's SEL), or quit. The middle buttons sets it to Select.
In order to receive Social Security disability benefits as an adult, you must be 18 years of age or older, and permanently residing in an American state or territory. Figure out your work credits. Generally, to be eligible for benefits, you must have worked in the recent past and earned a certain amount.
For Social Security retirement benefits, you must be between the ages of 62 and 70 to start collecting benefits. To check on your eligibility, see Nolo's article Checking you Social Security Earnings and Benefits or call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213. The Social Security Administration used to consider 65 to be full retirement age for the retirement benefit.