Navigating The CMS GUIDE Model to Launch this Year

On July 31, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new voluntary nationwide model – the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model – a model test that aims to support people living with dementia and their unpaid caregivers.

The GUIDE Model, to launch in 2024, will focus on dementia care management and aims to improve quality of life for people living with dementia, reduce strain on their unpaid caregivers, and enable people living with dementia to remain in their homes and communities. It will achieve these goals through a comprehensive package of care coordination and care management, caregiver education and support, and respite services.

Dr. Jennifer Stelter, the CEO of the Dementia Connection Institute, and Rachelle Blough, owner of Rachelle Blough, LTD, will define further what is the GUIDE model, provide an understanding of how this may impact your residents and the caregiver's role, and how this can help families navigate this journey better.

• Learn what is the GUIDE Model and it's components.
• Understand how this impacts your residents and caregiver role.
• Discuss how this can help families navigate the journey with their loved ones.

Resources Shared During the Webinar:

• Participant Team List approved by CMS: https://www.cms.gov/files/document/guide-participant-list.xlsx
• More information by CMS: https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guide
• GUIDE Model Dementia Pathways Infographic (PDF): https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/media/document/guide-dementia-care-journey
• ADEAR - National Institute of Aging: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-and-dementia/about-adear-center
• ADEAR - National Institute of Aging - FREE publications: https://order.nia.nih.gov/?_gl=1*1apdrbk*_ga*MTkxMTU0Mjg3MC4xNzI0MTc1Njcz*_ga_TK3CE80DBZ*MTcyNDE3NTY3My4xLjEuMTcyNDE3NTY4Ny40Ni4wLjA
• Companion with Dementia Card: https://www.alz.org/media/kansascity/documents/Companion-Card.pdf
• Creating Moments of Joy by Jolene Brackey: https://www.alzstore.com/creating-moments-of-joy-p/2130.htm
• www.dreamapillow.com – have ANYTHING made into plush comfort item the person could hold
  
  
  

Dr. Jennifer Stelter Psy.D., DCS, DCSCT

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Creator of the Dementia Connection Model©, and Senior Living & Dementia Care Consultant

Rachelle Blough, CTRS, CDP, CADDCT