{"id":2123,"date":"2026-04-14T18:21:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T18:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-melbourne\/?p=2123"},"modified":"2026-08-03T14:51:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T14:51:01","slug":"guide-model-no-cost-home-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-melbourne\/2026\/04\/14\/guide-model-no-cost-home-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide Model, No cost home care."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">URGENT: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT A NO COST DEMENTIA CARE SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDING EDUCATION AND COORDINATED DEMENTIA CARE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. SEE BELOW IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THIS NO COST TO YOU OPTION.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do you know\u2026 Brevard County has approximately 18,000 residents aged 65 and older that are living with Dementia?<br>Providing care for a loved one with dementia can be one of the most challenging responsibilities a family may face. It requires significant emotional strength, physical effort, and constant attention, which can place a heavy strain on caregivers over time, even causing \u201ccaregiver burnout\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>This letter provides general information about the CMS GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Model, a nationwide initiative known as the GUIDE Program which is offering up to *$2,500.00 of annual respite care and other valuable resources at no cost to individuals living with dementia as well as the family members who care for them.<br>Here are the criteria to be eligible to receive these \u201cno cost to you\u201d Dementia services. The<br>patient:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must have an Alzheimer\u2019s or Dementia Diagnosis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must have traditional Medicare (Parts A and B)&nbsp;and live at home or in a community such<br>as: Independent Living, Assisted Care Facility, or a Memory Care Facility (no long-term<br>nursing home patients).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the above criteria are met and you would like to know more about the no-cost services, please contact our office today at 321-221-7099. If you qualify to enroll in the GUIDE Program, you will receive *$2,500.00 in respite care yearly. This *$2,500.00 will be available yearly through 2032.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;<br>FirstLight\u2019s priority is to ensure you feel informed and supported. If you have any questions about the GUIDE Program, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out at 321-221-7099<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At FirstLight Home Care of Melbourne, we are committed to helping families learn about the GUIDE Program and understand how they can benefit from the services it provides. Our team is here to help caregivers access the resources they need while ensuring their loved ones continue to receive compassionate, high-quality care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, check out:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/priorities\/innovation\/innovation-\nmodels\/guide\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> https:\/\/www.cms.gov\/priorities\/innovation\/innovation-<br>models\/guide<\/a><br>FirstLight Home Care of Melbourne<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstlighthomecare.com\/home-healthcare-melbourne\/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=gbp\">www.Melbourne.FirstLightHomeCare.com<\/a><br>Contact &#8211; Phone: 321-221-7099<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>URGENT: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT A NO COST DEMENTIA CARE SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDING EDUCATION AND COORDINATED DEMENTIA CARE FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. SEE BELOW IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THIS NO COST TO YOU OPTION. 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