Learning Center: Understanding Comprehensive Dementia Care

The GUIDE program offers comprehensive dementia care designed to significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. This approach begins with an in-depth assessment that evaluates needs across cognitive, functional, social, safety, psychological, behavioral, and medical domains. From this, a personalized care plan is developed to address these areas effectively.

The program emphasizes ongoing, individualized support for both the patient and caregiver, along with robust care coordination. This includes facilitating smooth transitions between different health services and minimizing potentially avoidable hospitalizations. Importantly, the program also assists in locating and connecting with essential community-based services such as personal care, transportation, meals, and housekeeping.

Respite care is integrated as a crucial component of caregiver support, providing necessary breaks to sustain caregiver health and well-being. With these supports in place, the GUIDE program aims to allow individuals to live in their preferred settings for as long as possible, thus maintaining their independence and enhancing their quality of life. This holistic, supportive approach ensures that both the person with dementia and their caregiver receive comprehensive support tailored to their evolving needs.