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Need FREE Care for a Loved One with Memory Needs or Dementia?
The GUIDE Program, fully covered by Medicare, provides expert in-home memory and dementia care at no cost. Delivered by Doctor’s House Calls, a Medicare-certified provider.
- Free Home Health Aid: 83 hours of expert HHA/CNA care annually.
- Personalized Assessments: Tailored care plans to meet individual needs.
- Dedicated Care Navigators: Ongoing care, education and 24/7 support for families.
- Fully Covered by Medicare: No out-of-pocket expenses for eligible patients.
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE)
The GUIDE program is a new Medicare offering designed to provide comprehensive support and resources for individuals living with cognitive impairment through an interdisciplinary team.
The goals of GUIDE are
- Improve the quality of life for people living with dementia
- Reduce strain on unpaid caregivers
- Help people remain in their homes and communities through a package of care coordination and management, caregiver education and support, and respite services.
Covered at 100% through the Medicare benefit for those who meet eligibility criteria
Enrollment Eligibility Criteria
- Has a dementia diagnosis
- Has Medicare as their primary insurance (not Medicare Advantage or PACE)
- Not enrolled hospice
Benefits of the GUIDE Program
- 24/7 Case Management & Call Support Line
- Personalized Care Plan
- Coordination of Respite Care Services
- Community Resource & Caregiver Education
- Referral & Speciality Care Coordination
- Companionship
- Liason Between Providers & Caregivers
- Decreased ER and Acute Care Visits
- Decreased Isolation and Improved Social Outcomes
- Decreased Depression, Behavior and Psychological Symptoms
- Decreased Caregiver Burden
GUIDE Model Design
Respite Care
Access to up to 83 hours of care annually for non-medical respite services to reduce burden.
Care Plan
Beneficiaries receive care plans that address their goals, preferences, and needs, which helps them feel certain about next steps.
24/7 Access
Beneficiaries and caregivers can call a member of their care team or a third-party representative using a 24/7 helpline.
Ongoing Monitoring & Support
Care navigators provide long-term help to beneficiaries and caregivers so they can revisit their goals and needs at any time and are not left alone in the process.
Comprehensive Assessment
Beneficiaries and caregivers receive separate assessments to identify their needs and a home visit to assess the beneficiary’s safety.
Caregiver Support
Caregivers take educational classes and beneficiaries receive respite services, which helps relieve the burden of caregiving duties.
Referral & Support Coordination
Beneficiaries’ care navigator connects them and their caregivers to community based services and supports, such as home delivered meals and transportation.
Care Coordination & Transition
Beneficiaries receive timely referrals to specialists to address other health issues, such as diabetes, and the care navigators coordinate care with the specialist.
Request An Assessment
Your health, your home, your schedule. Submit the form or call us at 888-606-0227 to make an appointment.
