Introducing GUIDE
The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) model is a new Medicare program designed to support the unpaid caregivers of patients with memory or cognitive symptoms. The program is fully funded by Medicare for enrolled patients with no co-pays or out-of-pocket costs.​​
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The GUIDE model gives you and your loved ones access to respite care, a dedicated medical team, and caregiver support. At the center of the model is your family's Johns Hopkins-trained Care Navigator, who will guide you through the care journey.
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Craniometrix is providing GUIDE in partnership with leading medical institutions and veteran neurologists
Craniometrix is a CMS-approved, certified GUIDE participant and works with leaders in dementia care to deliver our services:
Veteran neurologist oversight
We are under the clinical leadership of Jeff Grenberg, MD, a leading neurologist with over 25 years of experience treating Dementia and related disorders
Craniometrix + MIND at Home
We follow an evidence-based model (which GUIDE was derived from), proven to deliver best-in-class care.
The program, including training of our care navigators, is run by experienced, expert Johns Hopkins clinicians and researchers.
Fully covered by Medicare
If your family member has been diagnosed with dementia and is enrolled in Medicare Part B, you can receive all the above benefits at no cost to you. Medicare has also waived the normal 20% co-pay for all GUIDE services, including respite care.
GUIDE Benefits
Medicare-funded respite care
Everyone deserves to take a break. Respite care offers caregivers a chance to rest while a licensed day care center or trained home care aide provides care. As part of the GUIDE model, you may be eligible for up to 80 hours of respite care each year.
Personalized Care Plans
Our specialist care navigators will perform a detailed assessment upon enrollment in GUIDE and at least once a year. Your medical team will create a personalized treatment plan for you or your loved one.
A personal care navigator
Your personal care navigator will be a partner in navigating dementia care and will check in with you or your loved one regularly. They will provide personalized support and referrals to community-based services like meals and transportation
24/7 Support
As a member of our GUIDE Model program, you will have access to dementia-trained specialists and support staff through our 24/7 support line.
Craniometrix's GUIDE model
Craniometrix's GUIDE Program is designed to empower you to live better by bringing together an expert care team that works together to meet your needs
Best-in-class care navigators
We employ Johns Hopkins-trained dementia care navigators to work closely with each patient and their family to plan and coordinate care proactively and to support you 24/7 as challenges arise.
Leading Neurologists
We partner with leading neurology clinics to provide medical care based on the latest evidence-based treatment and management protocols.
Expert Home care
We work with expert home care providers and day centers to provide short-term time off for family caregivers.
Delivering best-in-class care through Mind at Home with expert Johns Hopkins clinicians
Evidence-based benefits from MIND at home
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26% reduction in mood and behavioral symptoms (at 18 months)
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73 fewer monthly family caregiving hours (at 18 months)
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27% reduction in hospital admissions (at 12 months)
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80% of patients/families “strongly agreed” that they would recommend MIND at Home
Family testimonials from GUIDE model families
GUIDE is a lifesaver. Instead of having to take mom to the hospital, we can take care of her at home
- Betty S.
I haven’t taken a vacation in five years since my mother came to live with us. GUIDE gives me just a little breathing room, and that means the world
- Janet P.
CM quickly helped me know what to do when I had questions about mom’s wondering and safety.
- Susan L.
Frequently asked questions
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COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTSDigital assessments that can be assigned, shared, and reviewed with ease Content based on MIND at Home models and industry standards
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CARE PLANNINGPersonalized template care plans generated from assessment data and MIND at Home models Updates and modifications to care plans based on patient needs
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24/7 ACCESSAll-access, live hotline for caregiver support
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ONGOING MONITORING AND SUPPORTComprehensive and ongoing supervision of patient progress by trained Care Navigators Communication between care team, caregivers & family members
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CARE COORDINATION AND TRANSITIONAL CARE MANAGEMENTReferral to specialists to address co-occurring conditions Coordination between caregivers, care team, and referred specialists
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REFERRAL AND COORDINATION OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTSIdentification of local service providers and community-based supports Access to local respite care providers
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MEDICATION MANAGEMENT & RECONCILIATIONMedication information, including side effects, contraindications, and interactions Reconciliation tools to coordinate medication management across providers
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CAREGIVER EDUCATION AND SUPPORTOn-demand library of caregiver education resources based on MIND at Home best practices Recommendations for local resources and in-person caregiver support groups
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RESPITEReferral and coordination of in-home respite care Referral to adult day centers or facility-based respite providers