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Senior Services of Central Illinois (SSCI) is pleased to offer support through the Medicare GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Program, a new initiative designed to help individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias remain safely and independently in their homes while providing valuable support to family caregivers.
The GUIDE Program connects eligible Medicare beneficiaries with a dedicated care navigator who helps coordinate medical care, develop personalized care plans, and connect participants to community-based services such as home-delivered meals, transportation assistance, and other supportive resources.
Family caregivers also benefit from the program through personalized dementia care education, caregiver training, and access to respite services, allowing them time to rest and attend to their own needs. Participants and caregivers have access to support 24 hours a day for questions, care coordination, and assistance navigating dementia-related challenges.
Who Is Eligible?
Individuals may qualify for the GUIDE Program if they:
Have Medicare Parts A and B as their primary insurance coverage
Have a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or another type of dementia
Participation in GUIDE is completely voluntary and provided at no cost to eligible participants. The program does not change existing Medicare benefits, supplemental insurance, or provider choices.
How to Get Started
Interested individuals or family caregivers can contact Senior Services of Central Illinois to learn more about the GUIDE Program, determine eligibility, and begin the enrollment process. A comprehensive assessment will be conducted, and eligible participants can begin receiving services shortly after enrollment.
Family members may initiate the process on behalf of a loved one and work with the care team to complete enrollment with appropriate authorization.
Contact Information
Senior Services of Central Illinois
701 W. Mason Street
Springfield, IL 62702
Phone: (217) 528-4035
Email: ccucontacts@ssoci.org
Website: www.centralilseniors.org
Senior Services of Central Illinois is committed to helping older adults and their caregivers access the resources, support, and services they need to maintain independence and quality of life.# # #
ABOUT SENIOR SERVICES OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Senior Services of Central Illinois is a not-for-profit organization that has been offering a wide variety of non-medical services for individuals 50 years of age and older in Sangamon, Logan, Mason and Menard counties since 1967, serving approximately 46,000 participants annually. Senior Services of Central Illinois specializes in quality of life services, providing solutions to everyday problems so that seniors can continue to live independently, in their own homes, for as long as possible. Call Senior Services of Central Illinois at (217) 528-4035, from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday and let us find solutions for you. Our core programs include: Care Coordination Unit, Information & Assistance Program, Senior Health Assistance Program, Comprehensive Care Coordination Program, Money Management Program, Caregiver Specialist, Senior Transport, Daily Bread, Elder Assistance Services, Springfield Specialty Meals on Wheels, Illinois Senior Games, and Foster Grandparent Program. For more information about Senior Services of Central Illinois, visit www.CentralILSeniors.org.
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