Evidence Roundup: Comprehensive Dementia Care Programs for Patients and Caregivers
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Dementia impacted nearly seven million people in the U.S. this year, and by 2060, the number of individuals living with dementia is expected to reach 14?million. Typically affecting older adults, dementia leads to a decline in cognitive functions like memory, reasoning, and communication, significantly impacting the daily lives and independence of affected individuals and their close family and friends. Caregivers are critical to the quality of life for people living with dementia and in 2023, over 11 million caregivers in the U.S. dedicated more than 18 billion hours of unpaid care, valued at nearly $347 billion.
To better support people living with dementia and reimbursement opportunities for their caregivers, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a payment model for comprehensive dementia care in July 2023. Under the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model, Medicare Part B providers will receive a capitated per beneficiary payment for providing integrated care that addresses both health care and daily life needs while supporting family caregivers.
This Better Care Playbook Evidence Roundup features resources on evidence-based models designed specifically for people living with dementia and their caregivers, as well as tools to support effective implementation.