NEW
YORK, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Isaac
Health, a leading national provider of brain health and
dementia care, is thrilled to expand their existing relationship
with New York-headquartered
CaringKind to offer individuals and families affected by
dementia new support provided through the Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services' (CMS) Guiding an Improved Dementia
Experience (GUIDE) Model.
The GUIDE Model provides individuals and families with an
interdisciplinary team to provide care navigation, education,
support and respite care. With Issac Health's established expertise
and CaringKind's 45-year history, vital services will be brought
directly to those in need right in the comfort of their homes
beginning in July 2024, through the
CMS GUIDE Program in the established model track.
"At Isaac Health, we're thrilled to leverage our expertise as a
virtual memory clinic to provide comprehensive support to patients
and families navigating the complexities of dementia care," said
Julius Bruch, CEO and
co-founder of Isaac Health. "We are excited to collaborate with
CaringKind to provide unparalleled support to those affected by
dementia through our shared commitment to improving access to
high-quality dementia care."
As a leading provider of dementia caregiving resources in
New York and beyond, CaringKind
will play a pivotal role in offering caregiver support and other
community services alongside Isaac Health to ensure individuals and
families navigating a dementia diagnosis receive appropriate care
and assistance.
"CaringKind has been on the forefront of delivering innovative
services and supports to families since its inception. Isaac
Health is pioneering and escalating new diagnostic and care
solutions as a medical practice so our partnering on GUIDE is a
natural next step in the evolution of our work", said
Stephani Shivers, Chief
Innovation Officer and VP of Program Development.
Among other services, Isaac Health and CaringKind will provide
personalized treatment planning, advanced care coordination,
caregiver support, respite services, a 24/7 support helpline, and
caregiver skills training in alignment with the GUIDE Model.
"Collaborating with Isaac Health allows us to expand our reach
and enhance our services, ensuring that no one facing dementia
feels alone in their journey. Together, we're empowering families
with the resources and support they need to navigate the challenges
of dementia care with compassion and confidence," said
Eleonora Tornatore-Mikesh at
CaringKind.
Isaac Health and CaringKind are ready to support patients,
providers, health plans, and health systems to make safe and
high-quality dementia care a reality for all who need it. For more
information about the GUIDE Model, please
visit myisaachealth.com/guide
About Isaac Health:
Launched in 2022, Isaac Health
offers a virtual brain health and memory clinic platform with the
goal of dramatically improving access to constrained brain health
services. Isaac Health partners with patients, health systems, and
payers to screen, diagnose, treat, and manage populations with
brain health conditions such as dementia. Isaac Health is also
available to patients or their caregivers directly as a memory
clinic service at myisaachealth.com
About CaringKind:
CaringKind is your leading
expert on Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving. With
over 45 years of experience, CaringKind works directly
with community partners to develop the information, tools, and
training to support individuals and families affected by
dementia.CaringKind is dedicated to being your Trusted Partner in
the journey through Alzheimer's and related dementia care,
providing guidance, support, and comprehensive services to every
person, at every stage of the disease. From the moment of diagnosis
to end-of-life care, their mission is to ensure that everyone,
regardless of their background or the challenges they face, receive
the Trusted Support they need, ensuring no one walks this path
alone.
Contact information for Isaac Health: Karissa Dong,
Director of Marketing and Communications,
media@myisaachealth.com
Contact information for CaringKind: Courtney Dawson,
Director of Integrated Marketing, Communications and Development,
cdawson@cknyc.org or 646-744-2932
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