Dementia GUIDE Program

New Dementia Support Available

If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with mild, moderate, or severe dementia, you may be eligible for support through the federal government’s new program, Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE).

Care Dimensions has been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide GUIDE services that aim to:

• Improve quality of life for people living with dementia
• Reduce strain on their unpaid caregivers
• Enable people living with dementia to remain in their homes and communities as long as possible

Program highlights

• Services are covered under Medicare at no additional cost to the patient and caregiver
• Tailored support to meet your unique needs
• Dedicated Navigator
• $2,500 annual Respite Care benefit – Paid for by Medicare
• Caregiver Education and Support
• Care coordination with the individual’s health care providers – You do NOT need to change your doctor to participate in the program.

Eligibility

A person is eligible to receive services under the GUIDE program if they meet the following criteria, as verified by Medicare:

• Has mild, moderate, or severe dementia, as confirmed by one or our Care Dimensions physicians or nurse practitioners
• Is enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B (not enrolled in Medicare Advantage, including Special Needs Plans, or PACE programs) and has Medicare as their primary payer
• Is not enrolled in hospice
• Is not a long-term nursing home resident

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Care Dimensions is available to help.

We have been caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias for over 45 years. A dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming, whether it affects you or someone you love. The Care Dimensions team provides expert, compassionate care tailored to each person's unique needs. We are committed to supporting not only our patients, but also their families. Our education and support programs aim to empower caregivers so that they feel better equipped to provide the best possible care.

Learn more

Call 888-283-1722 and say you’re interested in the new dementia support program or send an email to [email protected] for more information. You can also click here to use our online referral form.