Why Home Care? 
Consumers overwhelmingly prefer home care delivered services to institutional care because it:
- keeps families together
- supports independence
- is significantly less expensive
- and more efficient than other
- forms of health care
- prevents or postpones institutionalization
- involves the individual and family in
- services that are delivered
- represents the best American tradition
Home care is both the oldest and newest form of health care. Traditionally given at home throughout the centuries, home care now is taking advantage of modern technologies, making virtually anything that can be done in a hospital available at home. Home care is the most cost effective and satisfying type of health service available.To learn more about the home care services available in your area, call any IAHC member for assistance.