Caregiver support covered by Medicare
Because caring for a loved one with dementia shouldn’t be done alone.
At Isaac Health, we recognize that caring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. As you navigate the responsibilities of caregiving, know that you are not alone. We are here to support you every step of the way.
As a selected participant in the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) model by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Isaac Health is uniquely able to support caregivers whose loved ones are Medicare beneficiaries living with dementia. Our team is here to offer support, training, and guidance tailored to your needs.
Access caregiver support and resources
fully covered by Medicare.
Caregiver training
Isaac Health hosts group caregiver training sessions and dementia diagnosis information sessions for GUIDE Model members. These sessions will help you better understand dementia and what it may mean for your family. We also understand that every caregiving journey is unique, which is why we offer 1:1 coaching with specialized caregiver coaches.
Caregiver support groups
Our support groups provide a safe and nurturing space for caregivers to connect, share experiences, and find comfort in knowing that others understand what they’re going through. We can also connect you with local in-person support groups. These group sessions foster a sense of community and belonging and can promote emotional well-being.
Respite care
Everyone deserves to take a break. Respite care allows you to take a rest from caregiving, while a trained home care aide comes to your home to look after your loved one. As a member of Isaac Health’s GUIDE Model program, you will have up to 20 annual slots for respite care.
Areas of care we support
Care Navigation
Your Care Navigator will be your personal guide through the journey, helping you access the right supports.
Community
Our support groups provide a safe and nurturing space for caregivers to connect and share their experiences.
Respite services
Recharge and rest while a trained home care aide looks after your loved one for up to four hours.
Social and emotional
Your well-being matters to us. Our entire team and local community-based partners are here to support your psychosocial needs.
Skills training
Enhance quality of life by learning how to manage your loved one's challenges and navigate your own.
24/7 support line
As a member of our GUIDE program, you can access trained support staff 24/7 through our support line.
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Frequently asked questions
To be eligible for GUIDE’s caregiver support, your loved one must be enrolled in GUIDE. For your loved one to be eligible for GUIDE, they must:
- Have Medicare Parts A and B as their primary insurance. They are not eligible if their primary insurance is Medicare Advantage or another Medicare health plan, including Special Needs Plans and the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly.
- Not be enrolled in Medicare hospice benefit.
- Not be a long-term nursing home resident (defined as a nursing home stay of 4 months or longer and not covered under the Medicare skilled nursing facility benefit).
If your loved one is not eligible for GUIDE, you can still reach out to our Care Team to learn more about how Isaac Health’s other services can support you and your loved ones. We work with most major insurance plans for non-GUIDE services, which include assessment, treatment, and care management for dementia.
If your loved one is eligible for GUIDE, we will work with you and your loved one to enroll you in Isaac Health’s GUIDE Program. Once you are a member of our GUIDE program, you will be fully covered by Medicare for all services you receive through the program.
Isaac Health is a specialist medical group providing compassionate care for persons living with brain health conditions, including dementia. Isaac Health is proud to be a selected participant of Medicare’s (CMS) new GUIDE Model program. Under the clinical leadership of Joel Salinas, MD, a leading neurologist specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, Isaac Health’s care team provides comprehensive care based on the latest evidence-based treatment and management protocols. We’re here to be your trusted partner in all matters brain health.
