Home is where the heart is. Increasingly, the home is also where the healthcare is.For various reasons, older people prefer to receive medical care at home, whether it be in their own home or their childrens home. Census data show a 67 percent jump between 2000 and 2007 in the number of parents who have moved in with their adult children.More than 8 million seniors and people with disabilities enjoy the benefits of medical care at home. Services and equipment that enable people to receive care at home include oxygen therapy, power wheelchairs, hospital beds and diabetic supplies. Congress and the White House will consider the value of homecare for patients and taxpayers as they explore avenues for healthcare reform.
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