Dear Lucy: How to respond to a love one who suffers from dementia during the Coronavirus
People who suffer from dementia can become even more confused at this time. There are changes in their routine, people are wearing masks, not able to leave the home, can become more agitated, afraid, etc. How should caregivers respond and what they need to know and do.
Date July 9, 2020
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Tags Lucy Barylak, Lucy, caregiving, Barylak, caregivers, elderly, family, seniors, Health and Wellness, Support, pandemic
Lucy Barylak, MSW
Lucy Barylak, MSW, is a Social Gerontology Consultant with West-Central Montreal Health in Montreal, Canada. Lucy is a renowned expert in caregiving having won the Queen’s Jubilee Award twice, presented by the Canadian Homecare Association. She has also been a family caregiver for her mother for many years.