Care for Shilpa, 75: help cover a carer and medication in Birmingham

I'm caring for me, who's 75. After a diagnosis of dementia Shilpa can no longer manage alone. A nursing home would cost far more than we have, and Shilpa desperately wants to stay at home. I work 40 hours a week and have cut back to look after her, but we need a part-time carer. Shilpa worked all of her life as a shopkeeper, and raised 4 children. Now we're trying to give some of that care back. Medication, a hospital bed and a carer for six months will make a huge difference. Funds cover the carer's wages, medicines, a hospital bed rental and incontinence supplies. Where the $4,200 goes: • Medication and prescriptions: $520 • Hospital bed and mattress rental: $190 • Part-time carer (six months): $3,490 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Shilpa