Johns Hopkins University, in partnership with the Maryland Information Network and the Maryland Department of Aging, has developed a tool to assist families caring for people with dementia.

The Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist​ is an innovative resource that helps families impacted by dementia identify their needs, access reliable information, and connect to supports to help them develop a larger care plan.

How the Checklist Works

The Checklist guides caregivers​ through a series of questions and evaluates needs in key areas that impact health and wellness.

For the person living with memory loss, the Checklist evaluates:

• Cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes
• Home and personal safety
• Health care and future planning
• Daily routines and meaningful activities

For the caregiver, the Checklist evaluates:

• Health, wellness, and long-term planning
• Education and awareness
• Informal supports and daily living needs

A Personalized Report is generated, with tailored recommendations that offer ​direction on what to know, what to do, and where to find help. Links to additional information are included to help families plan ahead and connect to Community Resources through Maryland Access Point. Those resources can be filtered further to match personal ​preferences, giving families choice and control over finding supports that are right for them. Tools like the Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist help families identify needs earlier, navigate complex care decisions, and connect to local resources more efficiently reducing crisis-driven interventions. Learn More