Ceresti Health Launches Medicare GUIDE Wait List to Support Dementia Care Nationwide

Ceresti Health, a leading provider of tech-enabled dementia care, has initiated a digital wait list for traditional Medicare beneficiaries across all 50 states. This wait list prepares family caregivers to enroll in the upcoming Medicare-funded GUIDE Model program launching on July 1, 2025, designed by the CMS Innovation Center to enhance dementia care support. The GUIDE Model offers no-cost services to patients and caregivers, focusing on activating family caregivers with tools, training, and support to improve dementia patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

Ceresti was selected as one of 390 organizations to test the GUIDE Model due to its effective practices in activating family caregivers and managing dementia care through Medicare Advantage. Extending this model to traditional Medicare marks a significant step in broadening accessible dementia care services. Upon enrollment, family caregivers receive a dedicated Ceresti tablet preloaded with an app and internet access, enabling continuous assessment and communication with a Care Navigator to promptly address care needs.

The program is structured to empower family caregivers to identify early symptoms and prevent costly hospitalizations by providing tailored, real-time support rather than generic information. Medical experts highlight the unique approach of Ceresti in enhancing caregiver capabilities, which is distinct from traditional support mechanisms. The company has demonstrated substantial success, with clinical studies noting over 50% reduction in avoidable hospitalizations associated with dementia care.

Ceresti's initiative aligns with Medicare’s strategy to address the complex needs of dementia patients and their families, emphasizing health equity and quality of life improvements through technology-enabled caregiver activation. The program is accessible nationwide, underscoring a move towards integrated, patient-centered dementia care within Medicare's framework.

Family caregivers report the program significantly aids in managing the challenges of dementia care, improving understanding, safety, and overall well-being of patients. Ceresti's participation in the GUIDE Model reflects ongoing evolution in care delivery models aimed at leveraging family caregiver roles within the healthcare system.