Senior Housing News June 18, 2024
In order to provide better care to older adults living with dementia, the senior living industry must adapt and be ready for the the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) GUIDE model rollout this year.
The GUIDE model, which was announced in 2023, aims to help those with dementia stay in their homes longer and stay healthier by offering training for in-home caregivers and around-the-clock support. It also tests a new form of payment for participating providers to coordinate care for patients.
“It has very disruptive potential, and I would argue it’s going to change the landscape of care and services for individuals with dementia, regardless of what happens to this one particular program,” said ATI Advisory CEO Anne...