A Medicare-supported Model of Dementia Care.
The GUIDE Program, which stands for Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience, is a new Medicare program designed to support people living with dementia and their families.
The Goals of GUIDE
At Home Harmony is one of the few medical practices approved to offer the GUIDE program in its inaugural year. We are honored to lead the way toward a better experience for families affected by dementia with this foundational program.
9 Ways GUIDE Helps You and Your Loved One
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Care Navigation
You and your family need emotional support, knowledge, and practical advice to more confidently progress through the complex journey of dementia. Our experts make sure you have it.
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Care Coordination
Dementia doesn’t just affect the brain; it impacts every part of your loved one’s life. We coordinate personalized care to improve dignity, independence, and their ability to find joy in every day.
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Personalized Patient & Caregiver Care Plans
Your loved one needs a care plan as unique as they are. Our personalized care plans are tailored to your loved one’s specific needs, preferences, and stage of dementia for complete care that’s relevant and effective.
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Home Safety Check
Dementia can increase accident risks. It’s important to identify and address home hazards to ensure your loved one stays safe, giving you — and your loved one — more confidence in their independence.
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Improved Outcomes
Quality of life is important — for you, your loved one, and your entire family. We make it a priority. Our focus on physical, emotional, and social health significantly improves everyone’s level of well-being.
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24/7 Hotline
When you need help, you don’t want to have to wait for office hours. We’re available 24/7 to give you the help and peace of mind you need, especially in emergencies or moments of high stress.
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Caregiver Education
Knowing more about dementia empowers you to provide better care. We help you learn about dementia, its symptoms, and how it changes over time, to help you foster empathy and understanding, reduce frustration, and enhance every interaction.
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Caregiver Support Groups
Caregiving can be emotionally taxing. Our support groups are safe spaces to share feelings, frustrations, and experiences. The goal is developing coping strategies to better manage the demands of caregiving, and alleviate feelings of stress and isolation.
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Respite Voucher
If your loved one qualifies, the GUIDE program covers hours of personal care to be used in a way that supports you and your loved one.
What to Expect Once You Join
Welcome
We’ll get to know you and collect important medical and lifestyle information about your loved one. We’ll also schedule our first visit with your loved one. Depending on your location, this will be an in-person or telehealth appointment.
First Visit
Our nurse care navigator will meet with you and your loved for a complete needs assessment and home safety review. Our goal is to build a plan to help your loved one thrive in a safe, comfortable environment.
Caregiver Consultation
Our care team will meet with you to review your loved one’s medical history and the information gathered by our care team. We will determine whether additional cognitive/memory testing is necessary before submitting to Medicare.
Medicare Approval
Our care team will submit information to Medicare for approval and we’ll inform you of the status once it’s received. This process typically takes about 2 weeks.
Personalized Care Plan
Our dementia care navigator will create a personalized care plan and review it with you and your family. We’ll go through our safety review and make recommendations for improvements to help ensure your loved one stays safe in their home. And, finally, we’ll share details about GUIDE benefits, trainings, and support groups.
Respite Voucher
Based on the complexity of dementia, you may qualify for a voucher of personal care respite hours. We’ll help you determine how to use the voucher to best support you and your loved one.
Monthly Check-in
First, we’ll check in on the patient and the caregiver’s stress level. We encourage, problem solve, and listen. Second, we’ll be a trusted resource for recommendations to help you and your family keep your loved one safe, healthy, and comfortable in their home.
For Patients and Caregivers at Home
For people with memory and cognitive issues, there is truly no place like home. At Home Harmony is an approved provider of Medicare-covered dementia care. You’ll experience superior communication and improved quality of care. Take the next step for peace of mind as we help you navigate this journey.
For Senior Living Operators
Access a turnkey, standalone dementia program, improving outcomes for residents with memory impairments. Clinical staffing is offered at no cost to your community, and we work seamlessly with your existing care teams. Our model reduces staff burdens while caring for families and high-need residents.
If at any point a patient enrolls into a Managed Care Plan, (s)he is no longer eligible for the GUIDE program. All GUIDE participants must be on Original Fee-for-Service Medicare.
