Making the Transition: When a Loved One With Dementia Needs More Care
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Join Dear Lucy as she discusses how to identify when moving a loved one into a care facility may be the right next step. The session will cover common warning signs, including safety issues, declining health, and increasing caregiving demands as dementia progresses. She will also examine who should be part of the decision-making process and share practical guidance for families preparing for this change.
Date May 14, 2026
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Time of Event 10:00 am to 11:00 am CST
Tags home care, caregivers, Support, elderly, burn out, family, self-care, seniors, Self-compassion, dementia, Aging, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Lucy Barylak, Care Planning Public and Private Benefits, Lucy, Health and Wellness, Barylak, caregiver, Senior living, alzheimer's, memory care, 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.