More Care. More Support. Greater Confidence.
The GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) program provides coordinated, person-centered dementia care and support for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
GUIDE is a program developed for Medicare dementia clients and their caregivers to offer increased support and education to individuals with mild, moderate, or severe dementia. The goal of the program is to provide compassionate, person-centered support for the dementia client and their caregiver that promotes quality of life and reduces stress.
How GUIDE Helps
Personalized Care Plans
Support tailored to individual needs
Caregiver Education
Practical guidance and resources
Respite Services
Temporary relief for eligible caregivers
Who May Qualify?
You may qualify for GUIDE if you:
Have a dementia or Alzheimer's diagnosis confirmed by an eligible clinician.
Have Original Medicare Parts A and B, with Medicare as your primary payer.
Live at home or in a qualifying residential care setting.
Are not enrolled in Medicare Advantage or PACE.
Are not receiving the Medicare hospice benefit.
You may NOT be eligible if:
- Not eligible if you live in an assisted living,
residential care community (RCC), Memory
Care Unit, group home, rest home or nursing
home long term. - Not eligible if enrolled in a hospice care or
PACE program.
Additional program requirements apply. Eligibility will be confirmed during the intake process.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. GUIDE is designed to support eligible people at different stages of dementia or Alzheimer's, with services tailored to their needs.
Eligible participants are not charged for GUIDE services, including covered respite services.
A caregiver can help initiate the intake process. Participation requires the appropriate individual's consent, and eligibility must be confirmed.
The GUIDE team will review your information and determine the appropriate next steps. If eligible, a GUIDE team member will reach out via phone or email. Completing an intake form does not guarantee enrollment.
Yes! Even if you don't qualify for GUIDE, CICOA may have other programs and services that can help. Complete our Aging & Disability Resource Center referral form or call us at 317-803-6131 and our team will help you explore other support options based on your needs.
Take The Next Step
Find out whether GUIDE may be right for you or someone you support.
The GUIDE Partnership
Working together to provide coordinated dementia care & meaningful support for individuals and their caregivers.
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