Caregiving During COVID-19 Series: Uncertainty
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. Most of us lack a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences around COVID-19, which this series will provide.
Join us to discuss:
It’s hard to know what science to believe, and to have a sense of when the pandemic will be over. This session will address how to cope with the uncertainty we are all feeling.
Date January 20, 2021
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.