Hi Moose72. $700 per month is indeed an extremely small amount to live on, especially depending on where you live. I certainly hope you have some health coverage as part of your disability. Have you applied to receive Food Stamps? If not, that's what they are there for. Sharing an apartment may sound unpleasant, especially with a stranger, but that helps cut living expenses. I've shared apartments in my life. My husband shared an apartment when I first met him. If you can find such a situation in an area that is within walking or bus distance to shops, that's even better.

Can your daughter help out a bit? I imagine even $100-$200 per month can really make a difference. Often churches (even if you are not a member) and other non profits may offer some assistance, too.

It is a very sad situation how people with mental illness (and certain other disabilities) live near or at the poverty line. Many elderly do, and there are predictions that more and more could, too, depending on the decision-makers of the land.

Have you considered calling your local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to ask for some advice? They offer a free help line you can call. They have various resources they can recommend for various things, from living situations to healthcare, and more. I know this because I very briefly volunteered at a NAMI office. For the NAMI Help Line and other NAMI info, visit NAMI HelpLine | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness

Check out this NAMI page, too: Top 25 NAMI HelpLine Resources | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness