If you’ve ever stayed up all night worried about your parent wandering, or tried to juggle work, kids, and caregiving while feeling completely alone, this is for you.
Dementia doesn’t just affect the person diagnosed. It impacts the entire family. Across Essex, Morris, Bergen, Union, and Passaic counties, nearly 130,000 residents are over age 65, and many of them are living with cognitive decline. However, most families can’t afford full-time nursing or navigate the fragmented care system alone.
Comfort Keepers of Montclair has partnered with PocketRN through the CMS GUIDE Model. This new federal initiative provides coordinated dementia care at no cost to families who qualify.
Through this partnership, local families now get access to:
Virtual nursing support from dementia-experienced RNs
Respite care for family caregivers
Person-centered in-home care from our specially trained Comfort Keepers
Emotional and practical support designed to meet families where they are
What Makes This Different:
This isn’t just about medical oversight, but about uplifting care. Our Positive Pathways™ program focuses on dignity, connection, and joyful moments. We train our caregivers to build meaningful relationships, not just check boxes.
Why It Matters in Our Community:
In towns like Montclair, Hasbrouck Heights, and Parsippany, where over 20% of the population is 65+ and many live alone, this kind of support can be the difference between isolation and connection.
Final Note from Pooja:
“This isn’t just a program. It’s personal. We’ve seen the toll dementia takes on our neighbors. Now we can offer real, practical relief without asking families to carry the cost alone.” - Pooja Chandawalla, Executive Director Comfort Keepers Montclair
To see if your loved one qualifies for dementia care through the GUIDE Model, call us at (973) 707-2310 or visit https://www.comfortkeepers.com/offices/new-jersey/montclair/contact/contact-us.
Let’s walk this journey together.
