Visalia Times-Delta  January 13, 2012

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Rick Jones is partially paralyzed, unable to walk and relies on in-home care to avoid institutionalization. Jones is living in an apartment and hopes to stay. Ron Holman

At the age of 42, Rick Jones suffered a paralyzing brain hematoma. In the time since he was released from the hospital in 2003, the now 56-year-old Visalian has relied on state-funded in-home care services.

Brain damage limits his mobility and his hearing has degenerated as a result. Although he has been implanted with a nerve stimulation device, his chronic symptoms often manifest as seizures.
But the former swimming pool subcontractor manages to live on his own with assistance from a state-paid caregiver who provides basic housekeeping.  Read More