Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience

Helping You Navigate the Dementia Journey with Compassion and Expertise

What is GUIDE?

The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) initiative is a federal program designed to support individuals diagnosed with any stage of dementia. Our organization has been selected by CMS to offer this program, which aims to:

  • Enhance the quality of life for people with dementia
  • Alleviate stress on unpaid family caregivers
  • Help participants stay at home and in the community longer

Key Features

  • Fully covered by Medicare, with no extra cost for those enrolled
  • In-depth comprehensive assessment and personalized care planning
  • Seamless coordination with existing healthcare providers—you don’t need to switch doctors
  • A dedicated care navigator to help connect you and caregivers with local programs and services
  • Extensive caregiver support, including training, education, and access to a 24/7 helpline

Who Qualifies?

To enroll in GUIDE, participants must:

  • Have a formal diagnosis of mild, moderate, or severe dementia, confirmed by our physician or nurse practitioner
  • Be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B (but not Medicare Advantage or PACE)
  • Not currently be in hospice care
  • Not reside in a long-term nursing facility

Why It’s Needed

  • Nearly 7 million Americans live with dementia, supported by 11 million unpaid caregivers
  • Our organization has over 45 years of experience caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias
  • GUIDE builds on this legacy with NIH-backed expertise to provide compassionate, individualized care that benefits both patients and families

Get Started

If you or a loved one is living with dementia and enrolled in Medicare, we’re here to help.

Call us at 877-462-1101 or email guideinfo@hospicechesapeake.org to learn more. 


You’re Not Alone

Through the GUIDE Program, we’re helping families feel less overwhelmed—and more supported—every step of the way.