Comfort Keepers & PocketRN - Expanding Support for Families Living with Dementia
At Comfort Keepers of Southeast Missouri, we’re proud to partner with PocketRN to support families navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Through this partnership, we participate in GUIDE—an innovative Medicare-supported program designed to improve care for individuals with dementia while offering respite care benefits for family caregivers.
What is the GUIDE Program?
GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) is a groundbreaking initiative from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation. It offers enhanced care services to individuals living with dementia and provides their caregivers with much-needed respite care, fully funded by Medicare.
Financial Assistance for Dementia Care
Eligible families may receive up to 90 hours of fully reimbursed in-home respite care each year, giving caregivers the opportunity to rest, recharge, or tend to other responsibilities—all while knowing their loved one is in compassionate, professional hands. Comfort Keepers works closely with PocketRN to coordinate these services at no cost to eligible clients.
Who Qualifies?
To be eligible for the GUIDE program through Comfort Keepers and PocketRN, individuals must:
Have a diagnosis (or suspected diagnosis) of Alzheimer’s or other dementia
Be enrolled in Original Medicare (Part A & B)
Not be enrolled in Medicare Advantage or long-term nursing home care
Caregivers must also be involved in annual assessments and complete a short questionnaire to maintain respite eligibility.
Our Role in Supporting Your Family
As a GUIDE program partner, Comfort Keepers helps:
Identify eligible clients
Collect key information to confirm Medicare eligibility
Schedule assessments with PocketRN’s clinical team
Deliver respite care through our trusted, highly trained caregivers
We’re here to help you every step of the way—from understanding the program to coordinating care services that meet your family’s needs.
Interested in learning more about the GUIDE program and how to access free respite care through Comfort Keepers and PocketRN?
Contact Us to speak with a care coordinator and find out if you or your loved one qualifies.
