Managing Sexual Behaviors in Dementia: Practical Strategies for Caregivers
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Changes in sexual behavior can be confusing and difficult for caregivers to navigate. This session explores why these behaviors may occur in dementia and provides practical, respectful strategies for responding, setting boundaries, and maintaining dignity for everyone involved. Questions and discussion are encouraged in a supportive environment.
Date November 19, 2026
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Time of Event 10:00 am to 11:00 am CST
Tags dementia, intimacy, Alzheimer's and Dementia, masturbation, Health and Wellness, caregiver, alzheimer's, caregiving, Support, caregivers, Aging, elderly, Lucy, family, Barylak, seniors, Sex
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.