Resources

The following list of resources was compiled by the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Area Agency on Aging. While we make every effort to ensure that the information is current, all resources are subject to change. Please contact Doni Green if any information is outdated or incorrect.

For those without Internet access, a printable list of dementia resources is available.

Medicare GUIDE Benefit

Medicare offers a benefit titled Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) for people living with dementia and their family caregivers.  It provides dementia education, case management, medication management, and a 24/7 helpline. In addition, caregivers may qualify for up to $2,500 per year in respite care.

To qualify, a person must receive healthcare through traditional Medicare (i.e., not an Advantage Plan), have a diagnosis of dementia, not be living in a nursing facility, not be receiving hospice care, and receive services from a GUIDE provider.

GUIDE Providers

These resources have been compiled by the North Central Texas Council of Governments under a grant from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as part of grant number 90ADPI0070.  The services are not necessarily endorsed by ACL/HHS or the U.S. Government.