"Just like Family"

Update; February 1, 2010

Unfortunately, I am not available to hire at this time.

I am in Florida with my client, who is doing really well. 

Please feel free to e-mail your questions, suggestions and comments.

• Household Manager            
• Health conscious cook
• Chauffeur and auto maintenance
• Guest services
• Travel companion, packing/unpacking
• Shopping, errands
• Supervise outside contractors
• Household budget and inventory
• Notary Public
• Flower arrangements, indoor plant care
• Staff supervision
• Valid passport
• Wardrobe care

• Registered Nurse
• Safely dispense all medications and treatments
• Accompany to all doctors visits
• Stay with client in hospital
• Maintain safety in home
• Family communication liaison
• CPR certified
• Maintain prescribed diet
• 24/7 availability in emergencies
• Holistic Healthcare
• Baby nurse, nanny, babysitter
• Live-in or out

Letters of recommendation: (names and phone numbers available upon request)

"Our family first met Peggy (Margaret) Greco in the late spring of 2003 when my father, was physically debilitated by severe pneumonia. Peggy was one of several RNs who provided daily homecare in my parents’ Florida home. Most unusual for my parents, given their sense of privacy, they asked Peggy to spend the summer at their home in Tennessee in order to be there full-time for my dad. She did so, then continued the daytime care when they all returned to Florida, up until January 3rd, 2004, when my father died.
A few months later, my mother, Anne, suffered a ruptured spinal disk, called Peggy – and the result was that even though my mother fully recovered, she and Peggy worked out a full-time position in which Peggy would be Mom’s assistant, companion, and RN when needed. Although my mom had many friends, reasonably good health for being in her mid-eighties, and the mental clarity of a fifty-year-old, Peggy’s presence five days a week and longer during medical crises and minor illnesses made the daily quality of my mom’s life remarkably less lonely and a lot more fun than had she lived out her next four years of widowhood without Peggy’s friendship and care. In addition, Peggy took on numerous tasks which were not part of the job description, including cooking, hosting Mom’s bridge clubs at her home, babysitting when great-grandchildren came to Florida, and adding all the extra touches which are unique to Peggy – from flower arranging to sketches of family members and pets to woodburning projects to card games and even magic shows for all of us, young children included.
As had my dad before her, Mom asked Peggy to accompany her each summer to her Tennessee home – a clear indication of how much my mom trusted Peggy, as do my brother and I, and how remarkably flexible, accommodating, sensitive to feelings, personality nuances and quirks Peggy is. During several of the illnesses my mom had over the three and a half years Peggy was with her, Mom began calling her not only “my companion,” but also “my comforter” – not just because of the superb quality of nursing care but because of all the extras – the lotions and foot rubs, laughing over word games and comic strips in the newspapers, and then Peggy’s way of being so calm and kind but with such a good sense of humor that no one would dare call her a Pollyanna type. She had a way of talking and listening to my mom so warmly and genuinely and yet was very sensitive to the professionalism that is needed when a salary and nursing skills are involved.
One of Peggy’s most salient traits - having fun and creating fun – was crystal clear when great-grandkids came on the scene. I began referring to Peggy as the Pied Piper who had even our “sophisticated” thirteen year-olds demanding another magic trick and shaking their heads at the way she could levitate. She’s become a family legend. She has also become one of my closest friends. As my mom was dying in the early morning hours of December 30th, 2007, and was so clear and even funny right up until the last hour or so, Peggy and I thanked her for one of her many gifts to us – the opportunity to become best friends.
My brother, sister-in-law, and my son were also with Peggy and me during Mom’s last hours. My son wrote me a couple of weeks later:
I noticed, perhaps more than I ever had, the rapport between Peggy and Anne even as sick as Anne was on the days when I saw them together. I noticed in particular the way Anne greeted Peggy the night she died... at that point she was intermittently quiet, but she certainly perked up upon Peggy's arrival - I don't remember what she said precisely, but it was very clear to me that she was glad Peggy had come, and that her presence was deeply appreciated there in those final hours.
Peggy had said to Mom and to our family early on – and this is quite a commitment from someone who clearly has opportunities to change jobs if she wishes - “I am with you to the end.” And she was.
Our entire family feels and have felt so grateful to have Peggy in our lives for almost five years now, and particularly so because my father had died, my only sibling lives in Tennessee, I in Massachusetts, and most of the time our mother was in Florida. Though we visited often, knowing Peggy was there made all the difference most of all to Mom, but certainly to my brother and me as well."
Elise R.






"Thank goodness for Peggy," I don't know how many times I've said those words over the last nine months.
Last winter, our family was concerned about my father-in-law. He was having a difficult time living alone, and had some health issues. Fortunately for us, Peggy was available, and moved in with him as a companion and nurse when needed. He became very ill, and passed away after only 3 months, which was a very stressful time for our family. "Thank goodness for Peggy" became my mantra. It seemed I was saying it every day. Peggy managed the hospital stays, coordinated doctors visits, medications, and additional nursing care as needed. She oversaw all household duties that needed to be done and maintained a safe and healthy home for my father-in-law.
But that is not why I am writing this letter, What I would like you to know is that Peggy treated my father-in-law with dignity and respect. She is smart, funny, a pleasure to be around and always appropriate. She made his life as full and comfortable as possible. She was a compassionate advocate for him, and simultaneously supportive of our entire family. I spent many hours with Peggy and saw first hand the wonderful way she treated him, and his genuine affection for her.
It is time for us to share Peggy with others, and although we will miss her, she will always be a part of our family.
I don't know if you believe in angels, I don't know if I do. But I do know that if there is an angel, her name is Peggy Greco."                     
Judy W.




"Peggy Greco, simply stated, is the best. Throughout the time she was with my father, I was constantly amazed by the breadth of her capabilities. Peggy is incredibly bright. She came into a chaotic situation and immediately saw what needed to be done and got started. Not only was she an outstanding nurse, caring for all my father's physical needs including all medications, she was a cook, housekeeper, driver, household manager and manager of all other support care people employed by our family.
Peggy went way beyond what we expected of her on many occasions. She did this because she genuinely cared for my father and she thought that her actions would be in his best interest. He was hospitalized several times and Peggy politely became his health care advocate. She stayed with him all night , which gave us all great peace of mind. We felt very fortunate to have found all these attributes in one woman.
We were thrilled to discover Peggy is a spectacular human being. She has a wonderful sense of humor that the family found captivating. Her humor, we felt, kept my father from feeling as acutely the stress of his physical deterioration. Peggy's relaxed manner also kept us at ease when visiting. Whatever new crisis would occur, she was strong and capable and incredibly loving.
My father was a very independent and private person. We had reservations as to his ability to accept any caregiver. It is a credit to Peggy that he accepted her help and they ended up being very friendly.
One evening when I was alone with my father, he turned to me and said, "I just want you to know I really appreciate Peggy, even when you are not here, she is great, really, really great!"
Unfortunately, my father's condition worsened, and we called hospice. Peggy never pushed the family to make this difficult decision, rather she listened patiently to our denial and eventual acceptance.
Our family has become very close to Peggy. She has become one of the family. We are grateful that my father had such a kind and loving person with him until his death.
Peggy has a great love and respect for life. She is a fearless woman, always game and loves to laugh and have a good time. Peggy would entertain the grandchildren with her magic tricks or a demonstration of tai chi. Peggy has boundless energy and enthusiasm and loves any challenge that awaits her.
I can say with absolute certainly that whoever is lucky enough to find Peggy has found a priceless gem."
Mark B.





"I found Peggy Greco to be the most caring, skilled, empathetic caregiver and companion I have ever met. She performs with such aplomb and self-assurance, yet without any conceit, that she soon blended in as a family member. Peggy is truly a treasure."
Norman S.





"I'm afraid that I simply do not have at my command words adequate to express the depth of my thanks and appreciation for all of your generous care and attention following my surgery. However, I am quite certain that I would not be where I am on the road to recovery without your efforts on my behalf.
You are endowed with very special gifts and I consider myself most fortunate to have had you there when I most needed help. Helen and I shall remember you always."
Thomas H.




"I want to go on record with our praise and gratitude for Peggy Greco! While neither Ed nor I had ever before needed the care of an RN, I cannot imagine having anyone better qualified or personable than Peggy. To quote Ed, 'she was cheerful, on top of her job, always anticipated my needs and made sure I followed doctors orders strictly, she was terrific!' From my standpoint, from the moment Peggy walked in the house, I could sense her competency. She knew exactly what to do to prepare and execute the transition from hospital to home, and from then on, proved to be experienced and knowledgeable in every way. She was a joy and a comfort to have in the house. Nothing was ever too much trouble to do. She was always prompt and cheerful, bright and capable. What more can I say than to thank you yet again, Sue, for recommending the Best!"
Joan S.