The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) has released the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model aimed at improving the way dementia care is delivered and supporting unpaid caregivers. The goal is to help those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia remain in their homes and communities thereby minimizing hospitalizations, post-acute and long-term care through improved care coordination and management, caregiver education and support, and respite services. This is part of the Biden Administration’s goal to increase high quality care and support caregivers. Through GUIDE, CMS will test an alternative payment for participants that deliver key supportive services to people with dementia.
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