The GUIDE Program Explained: What Dementia Caregivers Need to Know

In this eye-opening episode of Get Ready for Better Aging, host Jacqui Clark sits down with Kimberly McDonough of Ceresti Health to unpack the GUIDE Program—Medicare’s new dementia care model designed to support families caring for loved ones at home. Together, they cut through the confusion surrounding GUIDE, who qualifies, what services are actually provided, and why many caregivers still feel overwhelmed despite new resources becoming available. Kimberly explains how the program focuses on caregiver coaching, care coordination, education, respite support, and reducing costly hospitalizations. Jacqui brings real-world insight from years working with dementia families, raising honest questions about burnout, denial, in- home care limitations, and the emotional realities happening behind closed doors. This candid conversation highlights both the promise and the growing pains of the GUIDE Program while offering practical guidance for caregivers trying to navigate one of life’s most difficult journeys. Links and Resources: Kimberly McDonough: kimberly.mcdonough@ceresti.com Website for Ceresti Health - https://guide.ceresti.com Jacqui Clark - Connect with a local Aging Parent Tribe FB Group for caregiver support near you: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aging Parent Tribe SoCal - San Diego : An Info and Support Group | Groups | Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This Is Living Well - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thisislivingwell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/getreadyforbetteraging⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/GetReadyforBetterAging

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