{"id":634,"date":"2024-10-25T18:37:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T18:37:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/atyoursidehomecare.com\/the-woodlands\/?page_id=634"},"modified":"2026-07-14T15:59:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T15:59:42","slug":"guide-benefit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/atyoursidehomecare.com\/the-woodlands\/resources\/guide-benefit\/","title":{"rendered":"GUIDE Benefit"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"bde-section-634-211 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-rich-text-634-212 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<h2><b>Dementia Care Management, Covered Support Services and In-Home Respite Care<\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>If your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer\u2019s, you are not alone. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare is now now offering a voluntary program called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/priorities\/innovation\/innovation-models\/guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GUIDE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It provides comprehensive support to eligible Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers at no out-of-pocket cost.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>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<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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><section class=\"bde-section-634-213 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-634-214 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-columns-634-215 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-634-216 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-634-217 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-image-634-218 bde-image\">\n<figure class=\"breakdance-image breakdance-image--155\">\n\t<div class=\"breakdance-image-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"breakdance-image-clip\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"breakdance-image-object\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comforcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-service-companionship.png\" width=\"115\" height=\"141\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 115px) 100vw, 115px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-634-219 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><b>To Learn More Please Visit:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/caregiving\/php\/public-health-strategy\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/caregiving\/php\/public-health-strategy\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-634-220 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-634-221 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><strong>Family members caring for a loved one with dementia shouldn\u2019t do it alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the support you need to avoid becoming a statistic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-634-222 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><b>What is GUIDE?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve the quality of life for people living with dementia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance support for caregivers of people living with dementia\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help people living with dementia stay in their homes and communities longer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Services included<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GUIDE is available to traditional Medicare beneficiaries (Part A &amp; B primary) with a dementia diagnosis who do not reside in a nursing home, retirement care community (RCC), assisted living, assisted living with memory care or are enrolled in hospice or PACE. If the individual lives in their residence or independent living, they can apply.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure what type of Medicare you have? No problem - we\u2019ll be able to identify if insurance qualifications can be met within a timely fashion and if so, we\u2019ll walk you through the program process and benefits.\u00a0 Note: you will not be billed by Medicare. This is a no out-of-pocket program for eligible Medicare beneficiaries with no copays or any financial responsibilities. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare covers all expenses related to this program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If approved, GUIDE beneficiaries and their unpaid, family caregivers will receive access to nine care delivery services including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Care navigation<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive assessment &amp; care plan development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dementia diagnosis - you do not need a formal diagnosis to apply\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caregiver support\u00a0&amp; education<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respite services (for those with moderate to severe dementia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 access to a care team or helpline\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing monitoring &amp; support\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to resources, education and counseling\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication management support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GUIDE Model is more than just respite services. It is a connected benefit that supports the entire family because it is just as important that the family caregiver is supported, as is the individual living with dementia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This approach helps people with dementia remain safely in their homes longer, potentially delaying or preventing the need for nursing home placement. It also seeks to enhance the quality of life for both individuals with dementia and their unpaid caregivers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-columns-634-223 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-634-224 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-634-225 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><b>GUIDE in-home respite care<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caregiving comes with a multitude of demands that can be alleviated with respite care. If approved for GUIDE and its respite benefit, you can expect:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care provided in four-hour increments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordinated services between you and At Your Side Home Care. We will work together to develop a schedule that works for you and your loved one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respite care day or night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care by dementia-trained caregivers through DementiaWise\u00ae.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Services to include showering, dressing, laundry, meal prep, medication reminders and companionship.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To take a break while we care for your loved one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-634-226 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-634-227 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<a class=\"bde-container-link-634-228 bde-container-link breakdance-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcknightshomecare.com\/as-dementia-care-specialist-we-can-contribute-to-success-of-guide-model\/\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-634-229 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.comforcare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/images-2-300x62.jpeg\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><div class=\"bde-fancy-divider-634-230 bde-fancy-divider\">\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__wrapper\">\n  <div class=\"bde-fancy-divider__separator   \">\n  \t  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-div-634-231 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-634-232 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>Stephanie W., At Your Side Home Care's Director of Strategic Healthcare Programs, discusses how At Your Side Home Care can support GUIDE<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/a><div class=\"bde-button-634-233 bde-button\">\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--primary bde-button__button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mcknightshomecare.com\/as-dementia-care-specialist-we-can-contribute-to-success-of-guide-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"url\"  >\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">Read Full Feature<\/span>\n\n        \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"bde-rich-text-634-234 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><b>How it works. Get started today by following these steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact your local At Your Side Home Care office, an approved organization and respite partner, who will begin the process. At Your Side Home Care works with multiple GUIDE Partner Organizations which makes it possible for At Your Side Home Care an approved organization, to bring this valuable program to our communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The family and person with dementia will meet with our Partner Organization, who will provide an educational session, insurance review and will enroll you into GUIDE.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, the family and individual with dementia is assigned a Care Navigator who will complete the care delivery services as part of the GUIDE benefit.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If approved for respite care, we will coordinate a schedule of services directly between the family caregiver and agency. There is no out of pocket expenses or deductibles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Families may choose to engage in additional private pay in-home care services above and beyond what GUIDE benefits cover.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Receive the support you need for Alzheimer\u2019s and dementia care<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At At Your Side Home Care, we are dedicated to helping you and your loved ones navigate the challenges of memory loss, dementia, and Alzheimer\u2019s disease. Our compassionate agency understands the complexities of dementia-related behaviors and are committed to fostering a strong partnership with family caregivers. We collaborate with you to create personalized strategies for daily routines and self-care for your loved one. Plus, we\u2019re always available to answer your questions, provide valuable resources, and offer expert guidance on in-home care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Call us today to learn more about GUIDE and start the enrollment process.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Sources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00b9 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/caregiving\/php\/public-health-strategy\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/caregiving\/php\/public-health-strategy\/index.html\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-634-235 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><h2 class=\"bde-heading-634-236 bde-heading\">\nGUIDE Model FAQ\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-text-634-237 bde-text\">\nCovered Costs, Eligibility, and Enrollment\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-code-block-634-238 bde-code-block\">\n\n  <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the GUIDE program?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"GUIDE is a FREE Medicare Part B program that provides comprehensive and coordinated care for individuals living with dementia and provides added support for their family caregivers. 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Services include showering, dressing, laundry, meal prep, medication reminders, and companionship, allowing the family caregiver to take a needed break.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How does the GUIDE program work and how do I get started?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"To get started, contact your local participating ComForCare office. You will meet with a partner for an educational session, insurance review, and enrollment. Once enrolled, a Care Navigator is assigned to complete the care delivery services. If approved for respite care, a schedule of services is coordinated directly between the family caregiver and the agency.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-accordion-634-239 bde-accordion bde-accordion--bordered\"><div class=\"bde-accordion__content-wrapper-634-240 bde-accordion__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"bde-accordion__title-tag\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"bde-accordion__button\" id=\"accordion-button-240\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-240\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__title\" >Is there a cost to enroll in the Medicare GUIDE Model?<\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--default\"><\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--active\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"bde-accordion__panel\" id=\"accordion-panel-240\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-240\">\n    <div class=\"bde-accordion__panel-content\">\n        <div class=\"bde-rich-text-634-241 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no out-of-pocket costs for eligible Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in the GUIDE Model.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While GUIDE services will appear on your Medicare Explanation of Benefits (EOB), they are fully covered under your existing Medicare benefits. Enrolled participants receive:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to $2,625 annually per qualified resident for CMS-covered respite care services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 access to geriatric-trained physicians and nurse practitioners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comprehensive dementia care via provider consultations across 125+ medical specialties (including psychiatry and neurology).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing medication reviews and personalized care support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-accordion__content-wrapper-634-242 bde-accordion__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"bde-accordion__title-tag\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"bde-accordion__button\" id=\"accordion-button-242\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-242\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__title\" >How long does the GUIDE enrollment process take?<\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--default\"><\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--active\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"bde-accordion__panel\" id=\"accordion-panel-242\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-242\">\n    <div class=\"bde-accordion__panel-content\">\n        <div class=\"bde-rich-text-634-243 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The enrollment process typically takes 2 to 3 weeks from start to finish:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eligibility Check: First, your Medicare coverage will be confirmed for eligibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-Home Assessment: Once eligibility is confirmed, a one-hour in-home assessment will be scheduled and provided.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medicare Submission: The assessment results are submitted to Medicare on your behalf to finalize enrollment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-accordion__content-wrapper-634-244 bde-accordion__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"bde-accordion__title-tag\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"bde-accordion__button\" id=\"accordion-button-244\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-244\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__title\" >What are the eligibility requirements for the $2,625 respite care benefit?<br><\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--default\"><\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--active\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"bde-accordion__panel\" id=\"accordion-panel-244\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-244\">\n    <div class=\"bde-accordion__panel-content\">\n        <div class=\"bde-rich-text-634-245 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To qualify for the $2,625 GUIDE respite benefit, participants must meet the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dementia Stage: Must meet standard GUIDE requirements and be diagnosed with moderate-to-advanced dementia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caregiver Status: Must have an identified primary caregiver who is an unpaid family member or friend.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assessment: The primary caregiver must complete the required questions during the initial GUIDE assessment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-accordion__content-wrapper-634-246 bde-accordion__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"bde-accordion__title-tag\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"bde-accordion__button\" id=\"accordion-button-246\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-246\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__title\" >What happens after enrolling in the GUIDE Model?<\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--default\"><\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--active\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"bde-accordion__panel\" id=\"accordion-panel-246\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-246\">\n    <div class=\"bde-accordion__panel-content\">\n        <div class=\"bde-rich-text-634-247 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once enrolled, an interdisciplinary care team works closely with the participant and their primary caregiver to create and manage a personalized care plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your needs, services may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Care coordination and navigation support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Caregiver education, training, and emotional support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vetting and connections to local respite services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuous medication reviews.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Referrals to essential community resources, such as specialized transportation, housing assistance, and meal delivery services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-accordion__content-wrapper-634-248 bde-accordion__content-wrapper\">\n<h3 class=\"bde-accordion__title-tag\">\n  <button type=\"button\" class=\"bde-accordion__button\" id=\"accordion-button-248\" aria-controls=\"accordion-panel-248\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__title\" >How does the GUIDE Model improve healthcare access for individuals living with dementia?<br><\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--default\"><\/span>\n     <span class=\"bde-accordion__icon bde-accordion__icon--active\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n<\/h3>\n\n<div role=\"region\" class=\"bde-accordion__panel\" id=\"accordion-panel-248\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-button-248\">\n    <div class=\"bde-accordion__panel-content\">\n        <div class=\"bde-rich-text-634-249 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GUIDE bridges the gaps in traditional healthcare by providing dedicated dementia care coordination, 24\/7 clinical support, and caregiver relief.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Partner Organization's interdisciplinary team partners directly with the participant\u2019s existing primary care doctors and specialists. 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