Senior Resource Alliance, in collaboration with Healthspan Partners of SWFL, recently launched GUIDE, a program that benefits people with dementia in Central Florida.
Participants receive an individualized care plan that’s tailored to their evolving needs and have access to a Care Navigator who can connect them to community-based resources such as food and transportation assistance. Caregivers are welcomed into an expansive network that offers respite services, support groups, a 24/7 call line and workshops for time and stress management.
“Dementia can be both physically and emotionally draining for everyone involved,” said Karla Radka, President & CEO of Senior Resource Alliance. “With close to 10 million new cases every year, it’s more important than ever to give patients and their families a support system that they can depend on.”
GUIDE is open to those who meet the following criteria:
- People diagnosed with dementia
- Traditional Medicare beneficiaries, excluding Medicare Advantage and hospice
- Residents living outside of long-term nursing facilities
“No one should face dementia alone,” said Dr. Adam Perry, Founder of Healthspan Partners of SWFL. “Each person and family affected by dementia has a unique experience. As the central hub of the local senior services network, Senior Resource Alliance is expertly equipped to guide clients and caregivers with personalized support.”
This partnership builds upon an eight-year program, which is funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and has assisted people nationwide.
The mission of the Senior Resource Alliance is to coordinate, develop, monitor, and evaluate/review services and resources for elders in Brevard County, Orange County, Osceola County, and Seminole County in Central Florida, enabling them to age with independence and dignity. To learn how to receive GUIDE assistance and to learn more about dementia programs in Central Florida, visit Senior Resource Alliance online.
