JEVS Care at Home is excited to announce a new home care option for Medicare participants with Dementia. We have partnered with PocketRN to offer the GUIDE program, a Medicare benefit that brings dementia support into the home at no cost to eligible individuals.
What Is GUIDE?
GUIDE stands for Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience. It is a program created by Medicare to help people living with dementia and the family members who care for them get more support at home. GUIDE includes nurse-led care planning, caregiver education, and ongoing guidance. If you qualify, GUIDE is covered by traditional Medicare Parts A and B.
Why This Matters
Many families assume that Medicare does not pay for home care. So, they either pay privately for help or try to manage everything alone. GUIDE was built to change that. It gives families an option that does not depend on their ability to pay out of pocket.
What GUIDE Includes
For eligible individuals enrolled in traditional Medicare, GUIDE offers:
- Personalized care planning and ongoing monitoring
- Medication and care navigation support
- Access to a care team, day or night
- Caregiver education, coaching, and resources
- Up to 76 hours of in-home respite care for qualifying families, based on GUIDE’s annual respite services amount
Who Can Qualify
You or your loved one may be eligible for GUIDE if they:
- Have a dementia diagnosis (we can help with this if needed)
- Are enrolled in Traditional Medicare Parts A and B
- Are not currently enrolled in hospice
- Live at home, including independent living communities
People who are dually eligible for Medicaid, enrolled in palliative care, or covered by VA Benefits may also qualify. There is no obligation to enroll in GUIDE if you apply. Every family’s eligibility is reviewed individually before enrollment.
What This Means for Families We Serve
GUIDE offers dementia support at home, backed by Medicare, at no cost. This can save families thousands of dollars over time. Also, caring for someone with dementia is demanding, and every caregiver needs a break sometimes. GUIDE’s respite hours give family caregivers time to rest and recharge or take care of other responsibilities, knowing their loved one is in good hands.
Whether you are just starting to notice changes in a loved one, or you have been caring for someone with dementia for years, GUIDE may be able to help lighten the load.
How to Get Started
Curious whether you or a loved one might qualify? Reach out to us today. Our team will walk you through the eligibility process and answer your questions. There is no cost to check, and no obligation to enroll.
