Felicia Greenfield, Penn Memory Center, presents an overview of the new nationwide model—Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (or GUIDE)—announced by CMS recently. The goals of GUIDE include: (a) improving quality of life for people living with dementia by addressing their behavioral health and functional needs, coordinating their care for dementia and co-occurring conditions, and improving transitions between community, hospital, and post-acute settings; (b) reducing burden on unpaid caregivers by providing caregiver skills training, referrals to social services, 24/7 access to a support line, and respite services; and (c) preventing or delaying long-term nursing home care by enabling people living with dementia to remain safely in their homes for as long as possible.

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