Utah Families May Qualify for Senior Care Services at No-Cost Through Medicare GUIDE Program

OGDEN, Utah - May 15, 2026 - PRLog -- OGDEN, Utah — Senior Helpers of Northern Utah is proud to announce approval as Medicare GUIDE Model providers. This allows two Utah locations to deliver expanded dementia-focused in-home senior care services for eligible families.

The GUIDE Model (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience), created by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is designed to improve quality of life for individuals living with dementia while reducing stress and burnout for caregivers.

Eligible Medicare recipients living with dementia may qualify for expanded in-home senior care at no additional cost, including respite support, and caregiver services.

"This is an incredible opportunity for families who are overwhelmed caring for a loved one with dementia," said Dr Ira Crawford, owner at Senior Helpers of Northern Utah. "Many people don't realize support may already be available through Medicare. Families who qualify may be able to receive in-home support at no additional cost beyond their standard Medicare coverage."

Who May Qualify:
Individuals may qualify if they:

• Are enrolled in Original Medicare Part A and Part B
• Have a documented dementia diagnosis, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, or related conditions
• Live at home or in a community setting rather than a long-term nursing facility or hospice
• Meet CMS clinical eligibility requirements

Potential GUIDE Services May Include:

• In-home senior care and respite support
• Dementia care navigation and coordination
• Caregiver education and training
• 24/7 support access
• Safety planning and ongoing support services
• Coordination with healthcare providers and community resources

The program may be especially meaningful for veterans and military families in Northern Utah, including communities surrounding Hill Air Force Base, where many families are balancing dementia care responsibilities while trying to keep loved ones safely at home.

Those interested in learning more or determining eligibility are encouraged to contact Senior Helpers directly:

385-300-2238
Senior Helpers of the Wasatch Mountains (https://www.seniorhelpers.com/ut/wasatch/?utm_source=chat...)

(435) 363-0070
Senior Helpers of Northern Utah (https://www.seniorhelpers.com/ut/logan-ogden/)

About Senior Helpers®

Senior Helpers® is the nation's premier provider of in-home senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases, such as dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's, to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities.

Founded in 2002 with a vision to help seniors age with dignity despite age-related illnesses and mobility challenges, Senior Helpers® has hundreds of franchised and owned businesses that have cared for tens of thousands of seniors. The company is owned by Advocate Health, one of the nation's largest health systems.