{"id":634,"date":"2024-10-25T18:37:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T18:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comforcare.com\/lees-summit\/?page_id=634"},"modified":"2026-07-14T15:58:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:58:36","slug":"guide-benefit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.comforcare.com\/lees-summit\/resources\/guide-benefit\/","title":{"rendered":"GUIDE Benefit"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Dementia Care Management, Covered Support Services and In-Home Respite Care<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

If your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s, you are not alone. <\/b>Medicare is now now offering a voluntary program called GUIDE<\/span><\/a>. It provides comprehensive support to eligible Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers at no out-of-pocket cost.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The program's goal is to help people with dementia remain safely in their homes for longer through funded respite care and care navigation support for family caregivers.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Successful caregiving means having the right support team, taking breaks and accepting short-term relief through respite care that can be paid for through GUIDE. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>

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To Learn More Please Visit:<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/caregiving\/php\/public-health-strategy\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Family members caring for a loved one with dementia shouldn\u2019t do it alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Caregiving is a public health concern because it can lead to significant physical, emotional, and psychological strain. Nearly 1 in 5 caregivers report fair or poor health, and almost 2 in 5 caregivers are living with at least two chronic conditions themselves. Caregivers often neglect their own health needs, which can worsen these challenges and put them at greater risk for long-term health problems\u00b9. Contact a participating office to see if you and your loved ones qualify for GUIDE or to learn about home care benefits. <\/span>Get the support you need to avoid becoming a statistic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>

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What is GUIDE?<\/b><\/p>\n

GUIDE is a no out-of-pocket Medicare Part B program that provides comprehensive and coordinated care for individuals living with dementia and provides added support for their family caregivers. The goals of GUIDE are to:<\/span><\/p>\n