Maria and Delbert Wells have made their home a place of care and connection for veterans through Oklahoma City VA’s Medical Foster Home (MFH) program.
The MFH program offers veterans who need daily care a unique alternative to nursing homes. Veterans live in caregivers’ homes, receiving personalized attention and one-on-one care, and are supported by VA’s Home-Based Primary Care teams. These teams include doctors, nurses and other health care professionals who provide medical care directly in the home.
Veterans who qualify for the MFH program pay their caregivers directly. For those concerned about affordability, many veterans may be eligible for financial assistance through VA Pension or Aid and Attendance benefits.
For the Wells family, caregiving is deeply personal. Before joining the MFH Program, Maria and Delbert cared for another veteran through VA’s Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers for over 15 years.
“When he passed, I knew I wanted to keep helping veterans, especially those who don’t have anyone left,” said Maria.