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If I was in your shoes, I would call SSA and find out if you qualify for any additional income, maybe your husband's, if you haven't already claimed it, maybe supplemental security income? It is well worth checking into.
Then contact your county assessors office and find out about getting your property taxes reduced, do this with all of your utilities too.
I am a bit surprised that you have a mortgage at 87 but, I would contact the lender and find out if you can refinance or if they have any programs they know of that can help you keep your home.
You should go to your local senior center and ask them if they have any ideas.
You may have to downsize, that way you don't lose the equity you have by having it foreclosed on.
You are going to need to be creative, because you won't get your daughters social security. It is going towards her care, as it should be.
I am sorry you are facing this at your age, it must be scary to be facing this. I wish you the best of luck sorting this out.
He SS is for Her. It is to be used for her care, her housing, food, clothing....
Her SS is not to be used to subsidize your SS.
Options you m ight have would be to move to a less expensive place, Senior Housing, a Condo are 2 options.
See what can be done to reduce your bills as much as possible.
Ask the Village (City...) if there is a Senior discount on sewer, water, garbage if you are paying for any of those.
Ask the Gas and Electric company if you can be put on a "budget plan" that usually averages the bills over the year.
Food bills can be reduced by visiting your local Food Pantry.
I know a lot of people are embarrassed by that idea but think of it as a bank and you are "borrowing" food. When things get a bit better you can "repay" by donating items when you can. Add a few extra thing as the "interest" on your loan. We all need a bit of help now and then.
Get involved at your local Senior Center some offer free or low cost lunches. Look into meals on Wheels for yourself.
contact your local Area Agency on Aging and see if there are programs you ight qualify for.
Might there be option for you to take in a roommate or a boarder, to do cat or dog sitting, any thing that you might think of at all.
Try senior centers in your area for ideas. There are ways that you can pay next to nothing for phone, for services such as heating and light. There are many things for those on no incomes and low incomes. Also give up internet and try to do that at the library. I know there are things you may not have thought of. I wish I had more ideas for you.
Please call the local council on aging and ask for any help they can advise or avail you of, including meals on wheels. I am so very sorry for the difficulties you are facing. My very best to you.