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Cuts To In-Home Supportive Services Hits Home

Army veteran Michael Condon broke his neck diving at Lake Tahoe in 1971. Afterward, he required constant care. Condon says the recent fraud investigations conducted by the California Department of Health Care Services are intimidating.

After a diving accident, Michael Condon became an invalid needing constant 24-hour care for even the most basic of services.

After a diving accident, Michael Condon became an invalid needing constant 24-hour care for even the most basic of services.

Published on December 9, 2009

Michael Condon, who uses In-Home Supportive Services, rests in his wheelchair outside his home. After his diving accident, he is unable to feed, bathe or dress himself.

Michael Condon, who uses In-Home Supportive Services, rests in his wheelchair outside his home. After his diving accident, he is unable to feed, bathe or dress himself.

Published on December 9, 2009

A picture of Condon and his caregiver's hands.

A picture of Condon and his caregiver's hands.

Published on December 9, 2009

Condon's caregiver helps exercise his muscles every day.

Condon's caregiver helps exercise his muscles every day.

Published on December 9, 2009

Condon's caregiver holds up his mail and reading material to improve the quality of his life.

Condon's caregiver holds up his mail and reading material to improve the quality of his life.

Published on December 9, 2009

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