A legal settlement for Nancy's accident provided money to modify the house she had shared with her sister's family, now occupied by her, Andy, and their caregivers. Her complete disability justified complete medical and personal care. The insurance company offered to pay for a nursing home. Health-care economics being what they are now, both the company and Nancy got a good deal. The nighttime caregiver occupies the original house, while the Sandos live in a new addition.
Ramps lead to the front door and the back yard.
To accommodate wheelchairs, the addition has few halls, and all doors but the front one are pocket doors that can be pushed open with one foot. Two television sets let them watch the same program while lying in bed, despite their different body positions. The bathroom features a large hot tub to help ease the aches of FOP, with an electric hoist and a sling to maneuver them into the tub. Most of the house is one large, bright room, combining kitchen, living room, and Nancy's work space. Andy has his own small office.