Dear Lucy: Toileting, Incontinence and Dementia, what you need to know
As people age, especially those living with dementia, changes in brain function can make using the toilet more difficult. Incontinence and accidents may become more frequent as the condition progresses, which can be distressing for both the individual and their caregiver. Join Dear Lucy as she explores why these changes occur and offers practical, compassionate strategies for caregivers to manage this sensitive issue with dignity and care.
Date November 19, 2025
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Tags caregivers, Support, toileting, elderly, Oral Hygiene, diifficult behaviors, family, self-care, seniors, Self-compassion, dementia, Aging, Alzheimer's and Dementia, difficult behaviors, Health and Wellness, Lucy Barylak, caregiver, Lucy, Barylak, alzheimer's, ADLs, caregiving, family dynamics, incontinence
Lucy Barylak, MSW
Lucy Barylak received her master’s degree in social work from McGill University and has dedicated her career to supporting caregivers. Lucy was the founder and long-standing manager of the caregiver support centre, a multiservice respite program for family caregivers. In 2003 and 2012, she received the Queen’s Jubilee Award, presented by the Canadian Homecare Association awarded on the basis on her dedication in developing a national coalition to support the issues and challenges facing informal caregivers. She has published numerous articles and has presented at major conferences on her research findings. Lucy is also a liaison supervisor at the School of Social Work at McGill University.