Comprehensive Dementia Care Services
Service Areas We Cover
No Cost for Medicare Beneficiaries
Both the Dementia Care Management and personal care/respite services are provided at no cost for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.
Eligibility Criteria
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Beneficiaries must be enrolled in Fee-for-Service Medicare (Part A and B, not a Medicare Advantage plan, PACE, or hospice).
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Beneficiaries must have dementia, be it previously diagnosed or suspected.
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Medicare recognizes that many people with dementia have never been formally diagnosed.
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Beneficiaries may enroll in the program with or without a caregiver. Caregivers are defined in GUIDE as unpaid individuals, such as family members or friends, who provide care or assistance to someone with dementia. Caregivers do not need to live near the eligible GUIDE beneficiary.
​Benefits of Our Comprehensive Dementia Care Program
Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Support
Patients and caregivers will benefit from individualized assessments and care plans, as well as ongoing support provided by an interdisciplinary team specialized in dementia care.
Dedicated Care Navigator
Each beneficiary/caregiver dyad is paired with an experienced Care Navigator who will provide assessment, coordination, referral to community resources, caregiver support and education, and frequent communication.
24/7 Support Line
A 24/7 phone line will be available to provide immediate support, answer questions, and address concerns.
Caregiver Support
The model provides comprehensive caregiver education and skills training on a broad range of topics including home safety, managing distressed behaviors, identifying and obtaining help, emergency services, assisting with activities of daily living, and self-care and stress management.
Respite Payment
The program offers a new respite care payment for caregivers that provides approximately 83 hours of personal care annually. This payment may also be used to complement staffing for GUIDE beneficiaries who live in senior living facilities.
Care Coordination
The GUIDE Model focuses on closely coordinating with the patient’s primary and specialty care teams, including importantly during transitions of care between hospitals, facilities, and separate offices.
Serving all of our Locations
Our dedicated comprehensive dementia care services are available in Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Maryland and Massachusetts. We are committed to providing top-quality care that meets the specific needs of our local communities.
Get in Touch Today
If you need compassionate, comprehensive dementia care for a loved one in Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Maryland or Massachusetts, contact Healthspan Partners today at 863-356-1979, or schedule a conversation through our secure online form. Our caring team is ready to support you.
​What to Expect from the GUIDE Model for Dementia Care
No Cost for Medicare Beneficiaries
Both the Dementia Care Management and personal care/respite services are provided at no cost for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.
Medicare Information for In-Home Dementia Care
The GUIDE program offers comprehensive dementia care designed to significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. This approach begins with an in-depth assessment that evaluates needs across cognitive, functional, social, safety, psychological, behavioral, and medical domains. From this, a personalized care plan is developed to address these areas effectively.
The program emphasizes ongoing, individualized support for both the patient and caregiver, along with robust care coordination. This includes facilitating smooth transitions between different health services and minimizing potentially avoidable hospitalizations.
Importantly, the program also assists in locating and connecting with essential community-based services such as personal care, transportation, meals, and housekeeping.
Respite care is integrated as a crucial component of caregiver support, providing necessary breaks to sustain caregiver health and well-being. With these supports in place, the GUIDE program aims to allow individuals to live in their preferred settings for as long as possible, thus maintaining their independence and enhancing their quality of life. This holistic, supportive approach ensures that both the person with dementia and their caregiver receive comprehensive support tailored to their evolving needs.
