The GUIDE Program
Memory Care at Home

Get Expert Dementia Care in your home, at no cost. Right now, the GUIDE Program, which includes specialized dementia education and support services is available at no cost to eligible Medicare beneficiaries.

An elderly couple, a man in a plaid shirt and jeans and a woman in a pink blouse and pants, are walking arm-in-arm and smiling at each other in a park with green trees in the background, enjoying their time under the care of NaviGuide from United Church Homes.

Your Best Option to Accessing Expert Dementia Care at Home

Our NaviGuide and care team members will provide clients and caregivers with in-home education, resources and support to navigate the challenges Alzheimer’s disease and dementia may present over time.

What is GUIDE?

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the GUIDE program. Medicare’s new Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) model offers comprehensive care and service coordination for persons living with Dementia  and their caregivers, as well as access to in-home or facility-based respite care. All of this is available at no cost to eligible Medicare beneficiaries.

ELIGIBLE CLIENT BENEFICIARY
– Traditional Medicare beneficiaries with a confirmed dementia diagnosis (including Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Vascular
Dementia, etc.)
– Living at home or in the community

NOT ELIGIBLE
– Medicare Advantage enrollees
– Living in nursing homes
– Participating in Hospice or a PACE organization

Your dedicated in-home senior health care Service Coordinator can help you with a range of common issues that modern seniors face when in need of more daily assistance and support.

Common issues we help you address include:

  • Coordinating and scheduling appointments
  • Arranging for transportation, chore and errand services
  • Information and connections to various community programs
  • Securing help at home from personal care aides and home care services

Your Service Coordinator can also support you with navigating common concerns, like:

  • Having trouble keeping physician appointments because of transportation challenges
  • Needing extra support to feel comfortable going out to attend events or run errands
  • Having trouble navigating the healthcare system

Your Service Coordinator will take the time to get to know you and provide customized solutions for your specific situation and needs.

Contact Us to See if GUIDE is Right For You!

Your Cognitive Care Team

When you have aging loved ones, the added stress and strain of providing or coordinating their care and ensuring their changing needs are met, can significantly impact your life, as well as theirs.

United Church Homes has a dedicated team to assess your needs and provide person-centered care navigation and support to access services, manage care, schedule appointments, and navigate home-based or community support for you and your caregivers — keeping you safely at home.

We will be your partner in care. We will take the time to get to know what your loved one wants and needs and will help them navigate and find the right solutions. You can get time back in your busy schedule to focus on your other responsibilities. Plus, you’ll enjoy added peace of mind knowing your loved one is receiving the personal care and attention they deserve.

Caregiver and Family Support

The GUIDE is a great option for aging adults who want to stay home.

24/7 ACCESS
We’re here for persons living with dementia, caregivers, and families around the clock

WRAPAROUND SUPPORT
From respite care coverage to caregiver education and support, mental health, insurance benefits, and more

RESPITE CARE SERVICES
Eligible beneficiaries will receive up to $2500 for respite services (per year) which can be provided in several ways to best meet your needs at this time.

What People are Saying about GUIDE Services

“Guide has been a blessing. Keeping dad at home has kept him comfortable and as independent as he can be.”

An older man and a younger woman, both smiling, stand close together outdoors on a sunny day with trees in the background, representing the caring community spirit fostered by United Church Homes.

Dad has good days and bad days. But as long as he has GUIDE services in place, we are keeping him safely at home. He has a dedicated team that provides the things that he needs, and we’ve been able to use respite care to give my mom a break. It’s amazing having an option for dementia care in the home!

Jackie (Daughter)

Schedule a No-Cost Consultation for GUIDE

The GUIDE is a great option for aging adults who don’t want to give up their independence. Your journey begins with an initial in-home visit. The service coordinator will explain the program, answer questions, and conduct an in-depth interview to get you the best support!

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