CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH DEMENTIA? YOU’RE NOT ALONE.
Caring for a loved one with dementia is overwhelming, and most families try to do it alone.
Medicare’s GUIDE Dementia Program offers care coordination, 24/7 support, caregiver education, and up to $2,500 a year in respite care at no extra cost for eligible families.
$2,500 A YEAR IN RESPITE CARE
Support for your loved one.
A NEW PATHWAY FOR DEMENTIA CARE SUPPORT
How Can Interim Help?
Interim HealthCare connects patients and caregivers to the CMS GUIDE program by completing the required in-home assessment at no cost. We also deliver respite services for eligible families.
Who is Eligible?
Patients may qualify if they have a dementia diagnosis, are enrolled in Traditional Medicare (Parts A and B), are not enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, hospice or PACE, and do not reside in a skilled nursing facility.
Benefits for You
- This program provides access to enhanced dementia support up to $2500 peryear at no cost for qualified patients.
- This program helps families manage needs earlier, leading to a reduction in unnecessary
hospitalizations and ED visits. - GUIDE extends your team’s reach, providing caregivers with a dedicated resource for
questions and coordination
WHAT IS GUIDE?
Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) is a program from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that provides enhanced support for patients living with dementia and their caregivers. Through GUIDE, families gain access to: Care Navigation, Caregiver Education, Respite Services (up to 72 hours annually), Community Support & Resource Coordination