LBPD Presents: Family Caregiver Program and Support Services: National Family Caregiver Program & Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist
Adults
Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
This November, the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) celebrates National Family Caregivers Month and honors the dedication and resilience of family caregivers across our community. To connect caregivers with community resources, support networks, and restorative opportunities, LBPD is offering a diverse lineup of accessible programs and activities throughout the month.
Family Caregiver Program and Support Services: An Overview of the National Family Caregiver Program and the Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist
This event is virtual. To register for the link, complete this form.
Presenters Mark Tesoro, Cognitive and Behavioral Health Specialist, and Molly Wisniewski, Family Caregiver Program Manager, will discuss the Family Caregiver Program, along with support services and resources from the Maryland Department of Aging. Join the discussion during this one-hour virtual presentation. This is an online event. The event URL will be sent via the registration email.
Presenters:
Mark Tesoro
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.
Molly Wisniewski
Molly Wisniewski is the Family Caregiver Program Manager at the Maryland Department of Aging and Chair of the Maryland Commission on Caregiving. With 20 years of experience in aging services, she began her career in skilled nursing, developing a passion for improving quality of life for older adults, particularly those living with dementia. She holds a Master of Arts in Management of Aging Services from UMBC’s Erickson School.
Mark Tesoro
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.
Molly Wisniewski
Molly Wisniewski is the Family Caregiver Program Manager at the Maryland Department of Aging and Chair of the Maryland Commission on Caregiving. With 20 years of experience in aging services, she began her career in skilled nursing, developing a passion for improving quality of life for older adults, particularly those living with dementia. She holds a Master of Arts in Management of Aging Services from UMBC’s Erickson School.