GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Model

Living with dementia can be challenging, whether you are the person with dementia or a caregiver. But free help is available through a federally-supported initiative called GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience).  

GUIDE offers: 

• Substitute care that gives caregivers a short-term break from caregiving duties and enables them to take care of their own personal tasks and errands. 

• Practical training on the best ways to care for someone with dementia. 

• Personalized care plans that adapt as needs evolve. 

• Comprehensive assessments to understand the specific challenges and strengths of each individual and caregiver. 

• Ongoing support with regular check-ins to help navigate the complexities of dementia care. 

Clients may or may not have a caregiver. 

Texas Healthy at Home is a GUIDE provider site that subcontracts with community-based organizations to provide these services.  

Eligibility Requirements:

• Have formal dementia diagnosis 

• Enrolled in traditional Medicare 
  (not Medicare Advantage) 

• Not living in a long-term nursing home 

• Not enrolled in a SCO, One Care, PACE, or hospice 

Learn more about GUIDE here, or by emailing Info@texashealthyathome.org.

Refer someone here: https://chw.healthbridge.care/publicReferral/2301