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Free Dementia Support & $2,500 Respite Care | Arcy GUIDE Program

Arcy GUIDE Navigator Jodi holding her coffee and smiling as she leaves the office to conduct a home-based dementia assessment for a new family.
Jodi, GUIDE Navigator and LVN, leaves the office to meet with a new family.

We are pleased to report that our GUIDE program is officially in full swing! Our community is growing quickly, and we are welcoming several new families into the fold every single week.

Now Enrolling: Enhanced Dementia Caregiver Support

If you are curious about how to get started, we’ve put together these FAQs to help you navigate your journey with us.

Frequently Asked Questions About the GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience)

  1. What exactly does a GUIDE Navigator do for my family? Think of your Navigator as your personal healthcare “concierge” for families navigating the complicated care for someone with dementia. At Arcy, our GUIDE Navigator, Jodi, helps you coordinate monthly home visits by our NPs, find local transportation, meal services or home care, and build a personalized care plan. She is your direct point of contact to ensure you never have to navigate the complexities of dementia care alone.
  2. Is there really no cost for the GUIDE program? Yes. The GUIDE Model is a new, nationwide program under traditional Medicare (Parts A and B). There are no out-of-pocket costs, deductibles, or co-pays for the care coordination, 24/7 support line, or the navigator services provided through Arcy.
  3. How does the $2,500 respite care reimbursement work? One of the most valuable features of GUIDE is the annual respite benefit. Eligible caregivers can receive up to $2,500 per year to pay for temporary home care—whether that is an in-home provider, an adult day center, or a short-term facility stay. This allows primary caregivers to take a break.
  4. Can I still see my regular primary care doctor? Absolutely. Enrolling in the GUIDE program at Arcy does not change your Medicare benefits or prevent you from seeing your current doctors. We work alongside your existing medical team to provide an extra layer of specialized dementia support and home-based monitoring.
  5. Who is eligible to join the GUIDE program at Arcy? To qualify, the patient must:
  • Have a confirmed dementia diagnosis (Alzheimer’s, Vascular, Lewy Body, etc.) in any stage.
  • Be enrolled in Traditional Medicare (Parts A and B) as their primary payer.
  • Live in the community (not a long-term nursing home).
  • Not currently be enrolled in the Medicare hospice benefit.

To learn more, call GUIDE Navigator, Jodi Curry, at 469-496-5960, email GUIDE@arcyhc.com, or visit https://arcyhc.com/arcy-supportive-care/guide/

 

Jimmie Stapleton

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