Do you need help managing dementia?
WeCare can help you find the medical care, services and support you need at no cost to you.
Many families facing dementia struggle to find the care, support and information they really need. Medicare’s new GUIDE program is designed to solve this challenge by providing access to medical specialists and assistance in guiding you through the complexities of the healthcare system.
WeCare delivers GUIDE services to dramatically improve dementia care
We’ve partnered with national telehealth providers to deliver state-of-the-art medical care and clinical services to patients. Through this partnership, you’ll have access to:
- A 24-hour helpline that connects you with experts who can answer your questions. In times of urgency, you can speak with a doctor within minutes
- Up to $2500 annually in respite care, giving you time to manage other responsibilities and recharge
- A personal Care Navigator to help coordinate both healthcare and supportive services, guiding you to the resources and programs right for you
- Education about the disease and how to manage challenging behaviors
One phone call for all of your needs
With the GUIDE program from WeCare, you will be connected with your personal Care Navigator, who will be your single contact for all the services you need. Your Care Navigator will create a personalized care plan, find right-fit programs and services, help you improve your knowledge and skills, and to help you stay physically and emotionally fit. WeCare has a 15-year history of solving challenges and building caregiver competence
Because we’re a telehealth organization, you’ll connect with our team of specialists from the comfort of your own home. No more struggling to get to appointments.
Respite services from our trusted partner, Home Instead
Respite care is one of the most important benefits offered by GUIDE services, and families are offered as much as $2500 in respite services each year. As a trusted provider of in-home care services, Home Instead understands that family caregivers need time away to take care of other responsibilities and, more importantly, to rest, to recharge and to take care of their own needs.
Home Instead delivers compassionate, personalized respite care through the GUIDE initiative. In addition to individualized care, their trained care professionals will support you and your loved one with a wide range of in-home services, including:
- Bathing, dressing, meals, etc.
- Companionship and memory care support
- Meal planning and light housekeeping
- Medication reminders
- Transportation to appointments and errands
Home Instead has a long-standing reputation for its commitment to providing the highest quality of care to help people thrive and allow people living with dementia to remain at home. Home Instead service areas for GUIDE participants include Cuyahoga east, Lorain, Trumbull, Summit, Mahoning, Lake, Geauga, Medina, Portage, Columbiana, Carroll and northern Wayne counties.
Who can participate in GUIDE?
Eligibility for the no-cost GUIDE program is simple. The participant must:
-Be experiencing some degree of cognitive impairment – but does NOT need a formal diagnosis
-Be enrolled in Medicare Part A and B
-Not be enrolled in hospice or PACE
A caregiver’s story—their personal journey with WeCare
When George was diagnosed with dementia, his wife Maria felt lost. “I wanted to make sure that he was well taken care of, but didn’t know how to do it on my own. Then I heard about WeCare, and met our wonderful Care Navigator, Lauri.”
Month 1
- On the very first call, I discussed my top concern – my fear that I was not meeting George’s needs.
- Lauri and I developed a personalized list of simple steps to meet my needs, giving me a place to start and a path forward.
- Lauri scheduled an appointment with a dietician to review George’s nutrition.
- I can feel the weight start to lift off my shoulders.
Month 2
- Lauri found an expert to assess our home for safety. They installed grab bars in the bathroom and lowered shelves in the kitchen.
- We enrolled George in a day program, providing him with an opportunity for socialization.
- Lauri helped me to see that I can use this time for me to enjoy my own hobbies.
- George is now receiving the care and support I would like him to have.
Month 3
- Lauri and I worked on a plan for the future.
- My daughter helped me to hire a home health aide to assist with George’s morning and evening routines.
- I joined a support group to learn from other caregivers and benefit from the emotional support.
- I am calmer, knowing the right support services are in place.
We’re here to help
Call (216) 373-1797 or email wecare@benrose.org to learn more about this exciting new program.