As we endure the COVID-19 pandemic, and once we have recovered, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our health care system is to protect our most vulnerable citizens.
Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care at some point. COVID-19 has made many people re-think those options. In addition to long-term care, some are considering aging-in-place, or living with relatives if they can. Our sessions will explore the pros and cons all of the options. We will discuss problems and solutions and identify resources that support all of these options for healthy aging.
What resources are required? How to evaluate your home for feasibility of aging-in-place? What modifications will be required?
Date October 14, 2020
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Lucy Barylak, MSW & Elliot Montgomery Sklar
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.
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.