Jun 08, 2009
New nonprofit seeking caregivers for rest, respite
Caring for an aging parent or chronically ill spouse or child can be mentally and physically exhausting. So who cares for the caregivers?
In the Greater Delaware Valley, it’s Nancy’s House, a comprehensive not-for-profit program designed to meet the physical, emotional and practical needs of family caregivers. It is a “residential respite,” which means that caregivers are invited to come to Nancy’s House for a two-night stay to relax, rejuvenate and find support.
Nancy’s House will hold its pilot program for six women caring for someone living with multiple sclerosis in late May in partnership with the National MS Society. The Society will underwrite the cost of respite home care, as well as the usual $25/night fee for guests, if the fee is a hardship. Future weekends at Nancy’s House will focus on male MS caregivers.
To join the waiting list, e-mail Malika Abd Al-Hakeem or call her at 215-271-1500.
To learn more about Nancy's House, visit nancys-house.org.