Memory Clinic Services

See wovenly for more details. This program provides free services to the person with dementia and their family member.

Beneficiaries receive timely referrals to specialists to address other health issues, such as diabetes, and the care navigators coordinate care with the specialist.

CMS GUIDE Eligibility

Eligibility for CMS GUIDE Service is determined by:

• Dementia Diagnosis (Can be determined at first visit)
• Enrolled in Medicare A & B
• Not Residing in Long Term Nursing Home
• Not Enrolled in Medicare Hospice
• Not Enrolled in the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

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CMS GUIDE Services

• Comprehensive Assessment
  Beneficiaries and caregivers receive separate assessments to identify their needs and a home visit to assess the beneficiary's safety.
• Care Plan
  Beneficiaries receive care plans that address their goals, preferences, and needs, which helps them feel certain about next steps.
• 24/7 Access
  Beneficiaries and caregivers can call a member of their care team or a third-party representative using a 24/7 helpline.
• Ongoing Monitoring & Support
  Care navigators provide long-term help to beneficiaries and caregivers so they can revisit their goals and needs at any time and are not left alone in the process.
• Referral & Support Coordination
  Beneficiaires' care navigator connects them and their caregivers to community-based services and supports, such as home delivered meals and transportation.
• Caregiver Support
  Caregivers take educational classes and beneficiaries receive respite services, which helps relieve the burden of caregiving duties.
• Medication Management
  Clinician reviews and reconciles medication as needed; care navigators provide tips for beneficiaries to maintain the correct medication schedule.
• Care Coordination & Transition
  Beneficiaries receive timely referrals to specialists to address other health issues, such as diabetes, and the care navigators coordinate care with the specialist.

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A Free Recreational Activity Group for Persons with Dementia and Respite for 6 hours a week for the Caregiver. This is at the GIA.

This is a support group that meets monthly for 2 hours for caregivers of persons with dementia. We meet the 3rd Tuesday from 10 am to 12 pm at the GIA.

This is a support group that meets monthly for 2 hours for family members who have lost a person to dementia. We meet the 1st Tuesday from 10 am to 12 pm at the GIA.