Men and Caregiving
November is Men’s Health Awareness month. 39% of caregivers are men, whose caregiving experiences and challenges differ from women. This session will discuss these issues and ways to support male caregivers with practical tips.
Date November 17, 2021
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.