Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers Series
Learn about: the role of caregivers, dealing with difficult situations, diversity and culture, and where to find resources.
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:
Difficult Situations & Elder Abuse
- How to support caregivers in dealing with difficult behaviors from their loved ones
- What does elder abuse look like when caregiving- when it comes from the caregiver, from the care receiver, what are the risk factors and why?
- Advocacy issues
Date March 10, 2022
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Lucy Barylak, MSW and Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar
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.