Memphis organization participates in new national dementia-care model
Meritan is one of nearly 400 organizations across the country building dementia care programs as part of The Guide Model, which The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services launched July 1. (Courtesy Meritan)
Meritan Inc. is a Memphis participant in the new GUIDE Model, which aims to improve the quality of life for people with dementia, enable them to remain in their homes and reduce strain on their caregivers.
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Meritan Dementia caregiving older adultsAisling Mäki
Aisling Mäki has been writing about Memphis since she moved to the city more than 20 years ago. She’s worked for print, digital and broadcast news outlets, including Memphis Daily News and Action News 5 (WMC), as well as public relations agencies. Her work has earned awards from The Associated Press, Tennessee Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Public Relations Society of America.
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