Realizing the Promise of the GUIDE Model for Dementia Caregivers
A Health Affairs article discusses the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) GUIDE Model, an innovative eight-year demonstration launched in 2024 to improve care for community-living older adults with dementia. The payment model emphasizes supporting unpaid family caregivers through coordinated medical and social services, caregiver training, and respite care. While promising, the article suggests refining caregiver identification, strain assessment tools, and performance metrics to better meet caregivers’ needs and reduce their burden.