{"id":14674,"date":"2026-10-09T07:54:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T07:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/94\/?page_id=14674"},"modified":"2026-10-21T12:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T12:54:12","slug":"guide-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/assistinghands.com\/94\/colorado\/littleton\/affordability\/guide-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Medicare GUIDE Model"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row gap=&#8221;30&#8243; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;ahs-sec ahs-hero&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791200000020{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 80px !important;background-color: #e5f7ff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Medicare GUIDE Model &#038; Dementia Care Support&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:44|text_align:left|color:%230a0a0a&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Caring for someone living with dementia can be challenging for both families and unpaid caregivers. Fortunately, families may have access to programs designed to provide additional support and help them navigate dementia care.<\/p>\n<p>One program families may encounter is the <strong>Medicare GUIDE Model<\/strong>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Complimentary Consultation: 720-779-0299&#8243; style=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_background=&#8221;#1b7fc4&#8243; custom_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; link=&#8221;url:tel%3A7207790299|title:Call%20720-779-0299&#8243; el_class=&#8221;ahs-btn&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;14803&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;ahs-img&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row gap=&#8221;30&#8243; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;ahs-sec&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791200000023{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Is the Medicare GUIDE Model?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:left|color:%230a0a0a&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience, or GUIDE, Model is a Medicare GUIDE Model designed to improve support for people living with dementia and their unpaid caregivers.<\/p>\n<p>The model focuses on helping families navigate dementia care, coordinate services, and access resources.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;ahs-note&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791550252378{border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 22px !important;padding-right: 24px !important;padding-bottom: 22px !important;padding-left: 24px !important;background-color: #e5f7ff !important;border-left-color: #1b7fc4 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text]Services are provided through participating organizations, and eligibility and availability may vary.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;ahs-panel&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1791550243732{border-top-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 34px !important;padding-right: 34px !important;padding-bottom: 34px !important;padding-left: 34px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-top-color: #1b7fc4 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;What Kind of Support May Be Available?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%230a0a0a&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_column_text]Depending on the participating organization and an individual&#8217;s circumstances, support may include:[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"ahs-check\">\n<li>Care navigation<\/li>\n<li>Help understanding available resources<\/li>\n<li>Caregiver support<\/li>\n<li>Education<\/li>\n<li>Coordination with healthcare providers<\/li>\n<li>Assistance developing a care plan<\/li>\n<li>Connections to community-based services<\/li>\n<li>Respite care, including in-home respite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]GUIDE generally requires Original Medicare (Parts A and B) and a dementia diagnosis. 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In-home respite care may be provided by home care agencies that partner with a GUIDE participant. Coverage and respite allowances are set by the participating GUIDE organization. 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