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 WorksThe Checklist guides caregivers​ through a series of questions and evaluates needs in key areas that impact health and wellness. Links to additional information are included to help families plan ahead and connect to Community Resources through Maryland Access Point. 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.