THE GUIDE PROGRAM
EMPOWERING CARE
ENHANCING LIVES
WHAT IS RESPITE CARE?
A way to give family caregivers a temporary, short-term break from their caregiver duties
The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) model offers a comprehensive package of services to improve the quality of life for people with dementia as well as reduce the strain on their caregivers.
Do You Qualify for the GUIDE Program?
Primary Insurance: Traditional Medicare must be the primary insurance.
Exclusion from Managed Plans: Applicants should not be enrolled in a managed Medicare Insurance Plan.
Medical Documentation: There must be documented evidence in the applicant’s health record indicating dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or cognitive impairment.
Residence Requirements: The applicant should not reside in a long term skilled nursing facility.
Hospice and Special Plans: Applicants should not be enrolled in hospice, a Special Needs Plan, or PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly).
How GUIDE Supports You &
Your Family:
Custom care plan to address goals, preferences and needs
Comprehensive nurse assessment
24/7 Access Hotline
Ongoing support to revisit goals and needs
Referral Coordination to community-based services
Caregiver education, skills training and respite support
Medication management and organization
Care coordination and assistance with referrals to specialists in collaboration with your Primary Care Doctor
WHAT IS DEMENTIA
an umbrella term to describe a set of symptoms that can include changes in:
