Caring for a loved one with dementia often brings a mix of love, stress, and uncertainty. From navigating daily routines to managing medical needs, the demands can quickly become overwhelming for families. That’s why programs that provide structured, compassionate support are more important than ever—especially as the number of people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias continues to grow.
Jewish Family Home Care is proud to be a participating provider in the new GUIDE Model—Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience—a groundbreaking initiative launched by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This innovative model is designed to enhance the lives of individuals with dementia while easing the burden on family caregivers by delivering coordinated, person-centered care in the home.
What Is the GUIDE Model?
The GUIDE Model is part of CMS’s effort to redesign dementia care in a way that prioritizes dignity, compassionate support, and better quality of life for individuals and their families. The program connects people living with dementia to a dedicated care team that helps manage care more effectively—whether it involves medical coordination, home support, or caregiver education.
Key elements of the GUIDE Model include:
- Care Coordination: Each participating individual is assigned a dementia care navigator who helps streamline communication between doctors, care providers, and family members. This reduces confusion and helps ensure that medical needs and support services are aligned and timely.
- Caregiver Support and Training: The GUIDE Model recognizes the central role of family caregivers and offers education and training to help them understand dementia progression, manage challenging behaviors, and maintain their own well-being.
- Respite Services: To prevent caregiver burnout, the program offers access to respite care, allowing family members to take breaks while their loved one receives short-term support from trained professionals.
Jewish Family Home Care’s Role in the GUIDE Model
As an award-winning, non-profit home care agency that serves all faiths and a Home Care Pulse Employer and Provider of Choice for five consecutive years, Jewish Family Home Care brings unmatched expertise to dementia care in all of Broward County. Our inclusion in the GUIDE Model reflects our ongoing commitment to high-quality, compassionate service.
Through this program, we will provide:
- Personalized care plans created and reviewed by a registered nurse every 60 days, ensuring that every client receives RN-supervised care that adapts as their needs change
- A dementia care navigator to assist with ongoing coordination and resource access
- Education and emotional support for family caregivers
- In-home respite care to give caregivers time to rest and recharge
By combining the strengths of the GUIDE Model with our personalized approach, we aim to help clients stay safely in their homes for as long as possible—surrounded by familiar routines and supportive caregivers who truly understand their needs.
A New Era of Dementia Care
The GUIDE Model represents a major step forward in how dementia is treated—not just as a medical condition, but as a deeply personal journey that affects entire families. With an emphasis on home-based support, this model ensures that people with dementia receive the kind of care that preserves dignity, reduces unnecessary hospital visits, and improves day-to-day quality of life.
Jewish Family Home Care is honored to be part of this national effort. For families already facing the emotional and practical challenges of dementia, the GUIDE Model offers hope, structure, and above all, support. We look forward to helping families in Coral Springs, Ft. Lauderdale, Davie, Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, and all of Broward County navigate this path with the guidance, compassion, and coordination they deserve.
To learn more about the GUIDE Model or find out if your family may be eligible, reach out to us online or call us today at 954-908-5677. Our team is here to help you take the next step with confidence and support.
