You have a home care aide coming for three hours. You can go to the supermarket or go get a massage. How can you do both? Visit our “Library” page for a list of markets that deliver, and enjoy your massage. You need it and you have earned it.

Imagine yourself flopping down on a big, comfortable bed, just letting go, and sleeping. How long has it been since you could do that? Shawn Talbott, author of The Cortisol Connection, says, “…as little as a night or two of good, sound, restful sleep may do more for controlling your cortisol levels and reducing your long-term risk for many chronic diseases than a whole lifetime of stress-management classes.” (p.83) (Cortisol is the hormone your body produces when you are under stress.)

That is the very premise around which Nancy’s House is based. We will pay for the coverage at home so that you can come and get two nights of undisturbed sleep, have good food served to you, and have the opportunity to meet and talk with other caregivers going through experiences similar to yours. Just as important, you can learn what to do at home to continue taking care of yourself. Remember, you taking care of yourself is essential to your being there for your loved one.