Dementia Care Memphis Shelby County Collierville, Bartlett, Millington, Lakeland, Arlington, Germantown, free, no cost,  Whitehaven, Orange Mound

Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming. But you’re not alone. Meritan offers NO-COST compassionate dementia care and respite services — right here in Shelby County.

For more information on receiving these no-cost services, email guide@meritan.org.

Meritan’s compassionate staff provide Dementia Care Services as part of the GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Model through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

This innovative program is designed to:

  • Improve the quality of life for individuals living with dementia

  • Reduce stress and burden on unpaid caregivers

  • Help individuals remain safely in their homes and communities

Services include:

  • Personalized care coordination and management

  • Caregiver education and support, and

  • Access to respite care —

    All aimed at supporting families throughout their dementia journey.


What are the eligibility requirements for the no-cost GUIDE Model as a beneficiary?

A beneficiary is eligible to receive services under the GUIDE Model if they meet the following criteria:

  • Has dementia, as confirmed by attestation from a clinician on the GUIDE Participant’s GUIDE Practitioner Roster;

  • Is enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B (not enrolled in Medicare Advantage, including Special Needs Plans, or PACE programs) and has Medicare as their primary payer;

  • Has not elected the Medicare hospice benefit, and;

  • Is not a long-term nursing home resident.

Learn more at CMS Guide Model Faqs page.

For more information on receiving these no-cost services, email guide@meritan.org.