Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore the role of caregivers and their experiences in supporting the health of loved ones. We will examine issues including difficult behaviors, elder abuse and advocacy, diversity and cultural competence and we’ll identify resources to support healthcare workers along the way. Certificate of attendance provided upon request.
Join us to discuss: Defining Caregivers & Recognizing Their Experiences
- What research tells us about caregiver experience, challenges, and well-being
- Are caregivers a resource, partner, or client?
- Self-care for caregivers and professional caregivers
Date September 23, 2021
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar and Lucy Barylak, MSW
Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar is a public health professional with vast experience in managing health programs and initiatives. With over a decade of practice in supporting the health of the public through academic work, research and service to communities across the Americas, Dr. Sklar shares his passion and expertise in support of diverse caregivers and the complex issues they face.
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.