Washington County Social Work Alliance - Lunch & Learn - John Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist

Washington County Social Work Alliance - VLunch & Learn - John Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist
Date: Monday, Oct 5th 12:30 - 2:00 pm
Presenter: Mark Tesoro, MA, 
Cognitive and Behavioral Health Specialist, Maryland Department of Aging
Speaker Bio: Mark Tesoro is a Cognitive and Behavioral Health Specialist at the Maryland Department of Aging. He has a background in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Neuropsychology from Loyola University Maryland. For a decade Mark was the Program Coordinator for the Division of Cognitive Neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital where he conducted research and worked with patients with memory and language disorders. Mark’s role at the Department of Aging is part of statewide effort to address the challenges that impact healthy aging and longevity. His current focus is on expanding services to build the dementia capabilities of Maryland’s aging services network. Mark works to improve dementia navigation services delivered by the Maryland Access Point network by collaborating with local Area Agencies on Aging, state partners, and diverse stakeholders throughout Maryland. 
Synopsis: Families caring for people with dementia often feel overwhelmed and unprepared. Each family has their own unique needs, but all of them need guidance on what to do, what to expect, and how to prepare for the future. Johns Hopkins University, in partnership with the Maryland Information Network and Maryland Department of Aging, has developed a tool that can help.  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.
Learning Objectives: After this presentation, attendees will: 
1. Learn the purpose and development of the Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist
2. Explore the Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist that guides caregivers through a series of questions and evaluates needs in key areas that impact health and wellness.
3. Learn program and policy updates of the Maryland Department of Aging
CE: 1.5 Cat I
Cost: NASW Members- $25; NonMembers; $40; Retired Members - $15; Student Members - Free

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