Dementia affects more than 7 million Americans today, and this disease takes a serious toll on people that suffer from the disease and those that look after them. That’s why we are so proud to be partnering with At Home Harmony in offering the opportunity to be evaluated for the GUIDE program, and potentially be eligible for 80 hours annually of free in-home care support services.
The ‘Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience’ (GUIDE) Model is a pioneering program announced by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. The goal is to improve the quality of life for those affected by dementia, and/or easing the burden on their caregivers.
The Guide model offers:
- Personalized care plans: Each patient receives a custom care plan based on their health needs and preferences, regularly reviewed and updated as their condition changes.
- Reducing the caregiver’s burden: Relief for families dealing with the stresses of caregiving, including decreased depression and unmet needs. Respite services, when used consistently, help caregivers continue providing care at home.
- Enhanced care coordination: Seamless collaboration between healthcare providers, potentially reducing hospitalization rates and emergency department visits. This approach can delay or prevent unnecessary care transitions.
- Empowerment through education: Resources that help families make informed decisions, improving clinical documentation and enabling people with dementia to remain in their homes and communities longer.
- Comprehensive support: Our program aims to improve quality of life for people with dementia while reducing strain on unpaid caregivers, ultimately postponing the need for facility care.
- Advance care planning: GUIDE helps document patient wishes for future care, ensuring their values and preferences are respected.
- Respite for caregivers: Temporary relief is offered to caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge, improving their ability to provide quality care.
GUIDE does this by working with preferred partners like Care Advantage to personalize care plans and provide additional support for our clients. A team of caregivers can provide the patient with support to ensure that they receive the care that’s right for them. While the client’s family receives resources and information to help them provide the very best of care for their relative’s specific needs and symptoms, caregivers are supported by temporary relief care to keep them at their very best when they’re working.
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