GUIDE Model Program
Helping families navigate dementia with confidence and compassion.
MidAid proudly supports the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) GUIDE Model, a national initiative led by the CMS dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with various stages of dementia and the caregivers who assist them.
Participation in the CMS GUIDE Model and other programs described may vary by location.
What Is the GUIDE Model Program?
The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model is an innovative Medicare-supported program designed to help families care for loved ones with dementia at home. It provides expert guidance, caregiver support, and respite services at no additional cost for those who qualify.
Is There a Cost?
For eligible Medicare beneficiaries, GUIDE services are fully covered by Medicare. There is no cost to the client for services provided under the GUIDE program.
Eligibility Requirements
You may qualify for GUIDE services if:
- You have traditional Medicare Part A & B, and you are NOT on a Medicare
Advantage plan, PACE program or receiving hospice care. - You have a diagnosis of dementia confirmed by a clinician. It is possible you may
qualify if you have an early memory loss diagnosis. - You live at home or in the community (not in a nursing home or long-term care
facility). - You voluntarily align with a participating GUIDE provider.
How MidAid Works With GUIDE
We collaborate with GUIDE-approved providers by CMS in your area to offer personalized, home-based dementia care, which may include:
- Companion and personal care services
- Respite support for family caregivers
- Care coordination and service navigation
- Community resource referrals
Specialized Dementia Care Training
At MidAid, our caregivers have access to ongoing training resources to support individuals living with dementia. Our training focuses on:
- Preserving independence and dignity
- Creating daily routines that bring comfort and meaning
- Communicating with compassion—especially when words are gone
- Recognizing behaviors as expressions of emotion/need
- Reducing safety risks such as falls or wandering
- Providing gentle assistance with personal care needs
- Adapting care as dementia progresses
Caring For Someone With Dementia Takes More Than Skill—
It Takes Heart
From the first signs of memory loss to the final stages of life, MidAid offers understanding, compassion, and unwavering support for families.
Please contact your local MidAid office to confirm availability.
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