Physical Activity and Caregiving
Caregivers report less physical activity than before caregiving – yet physical activity becomes even more important as we age and cope with stress. Physical activity has benefits for caregivers, but also for care recipients – even those with cognitive or physical limitations. We’ll outline ways for caregivers and care recipients to get moving at home in ways that are fun and free.
Date August 6, 2025
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar, PhD
Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar is a public health professional with two decades of experience in supporting the health of the public through academic work, research, and service. He has led healthy aging programs for seniors and for caregivers in Canada, Florida and virtually. Dr. Sklar is a professor of health science at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He publishes and presents his work internationally, focused on the complexity of issues related to aging and caregiving.
Lucy Barylak, MSW
Lucy Barylak received her master’s degree in social work from McGill University and has dedicated her career to supporting caregivers. Lucy was the founder and long-standing manager of the caregiver support centre, a multiservice respite program for family caregivers. In 2003 and 2012, she received the Queen’s Jubilee Award, presented by the Canadian Homecare Association awarded on the basis on her dedication in developing a national coalition to support the issues and challenges facing informal caregivers. She has published numerous articles and has presented at major conferences on her research findings. Lucy is also a liaison supervisor at the School of Social Work at McGill University.