"They are my Team of Angels"
Mr. & Mrs. Waldo on their wedding day.
Mrs. Billie Waldo refers to them as her "Team of Angels". She is referring to the Home Based Primary Care Team (HBPC). VA Home Based Primary Care is a program whose goal is to help chronically or terminally ill or very disabled Veterans remain in their home and avoid hospitalization. To do this, the program provides a range of support services, such as medications, supplies, equipment, and advice on a short or long term basis as indicated by individual Veteran's situations.
November is National Family Caregiver Month. VA is committed to supporting Caregivers of Veterans from all eras. VA recognizes that Caregiving is a labor of love, but it is an intense labor. Home Based Primary Care helps educate caregivers about services available and links them with appropriate resources in the community including respite.
Mr. Waldo was a Vietnam Veteran. He and Mrs. Waldo were sweethearts and best friends for nearly 43 years. “They (HBPC) were my backbone for two to three years,” states Mrs. Waldo. “With them, I was able to keep my promise to my husband and keep him home. They answered all my questions and helped me receive the community resources my husband needed. Since my husband recently died, they call me daily to check to see if there is anything else they can do for me. They have become a part of my heart.”
Veteran Caregivers interested in learning more about Home Based Primary Care or information on programs and benefits available to Caregivers may contact 561-422-2324.
