Put something (pillows?) behind your back to help keep your head and shoulders at a slant and raised off of the level of the bed - it makes breathing easier. There are also wedge-shaped pillows you can buy.

Go to your church to see what help they can give. Find names and info for local food pantries where you might get food. Go to the library and search for websites with frugal recipes. See if there's a Meals on Wheels organization in your town. Good luck - my prayers are with you!

"Cream of Wheat is an American brand of farina, a type of breakfast porridge mix made from wheat semolina" (from Wikipedia) — tasty, but not good for people with wheat or gluten intolerance. Most people eat it sweet, but I also like it savory. Glad to hear she's under a Dr.'s care; it's not fun to resemble a starving vampire LOL

My prayers are with you and your sister! Sounds like she has anemia, like I do - I eat two servings of Cream of Wheat daily to help me meet my iron needs (tastes better than liver, LOL) . Be sure to have her doctor involved in her treatment, because it might not be a case of simple anemia - for example, I need to have iron infusions every few weeks.