As we've heard about, this pandemic has posed additional challenges for the elderly and those with disabilities. For people in long-term facilities, it would be much safer to live in their own home. People who are fortunate enough to be able to stay at home and have in-home care are finding workers to be less available during COVID. There is an alternative to institutional care that's available under Medicaid and the Veterans Directed Care programs. The self-direction model allows people with disabilities to enjoy living in their own home rather than a facility. Given the scope of this pandemic, many people feel that Congress should step up funding for self-direction programs. 

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