Why now?
The GUIDE Model is launching at a pivotal time—bringing unprecedented support to Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers through Medicare:
$2,500/year in respite care for family caregivers
No co-pays for dementia navigation services
Access to behavioral health, home-based care, and structured care planning
But these benefits only help if patients are identified early—and most aren’t.
Only 8–10% of adults over 65 are screened for cognitive impairment
Fewer than 1 in 10 MCI cases are detected in primary care (New Hampshire Bulletin, 2024)
9 out of 10 with measurable impairment never receive a diagnosis (PMC, 2022)
