Social Workers in Gerontology (SWIG)

04/08/2026

SWIG MONTHLY MEETING

Tuesday April 14th 12-1pm

Zoom link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fus06web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F85147818200&sa=D&source=calendar&usd=2&usg=AOvVaw3_Ab-XFGhc4SbUp3uykuCw

If you are having issues, please feel free to email our SWIG email at [email protected]

See you then! :)

03/13/2026

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“A social worker may not change the entire world, but the support they give can change someone’s world completely.
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03/03/2026

Happy Social Work Week to all our amazing social workers! 🫶🏻 I hope you all receive the recognize you deserve in your roles because this is fair from an easy job!
You go to work everyday and provide the best care, advocacy, and heart with everything you do!
These pictures just sum up some of the things we do on a daily basis as geriatric social workers, anything you think you could add to this list?

12/24/2025

Mental Health Supports/Resources

If you or others are seeking extra mental health supports/resources, please visit for some great information and system navigation!

12/17/2025

Mental Health Self-Check Continuum Tool

Are you wondering where your mental health may be at on the Mental Health Continuum? Are you in the green? Yellow? Red?

Use this tool to help yourself indicate where you may need to seek some supports for your mental wellbeing!

The mental health continuum model is designed to help identify specific changes in health and performance. Check in with yourself today.

12/12/2025

Are you or others struggling with your mental health? Do you need resources or need to reach out to someone?

Please visit https://988.ca for the su***de crisis helpline and resources

Connect to a crisis responder to get help without judgement.

12/10/2025

Navigating Moral Distress in LTC

Here is a 1 hour webinar based on navigating moral distress is LTC provided by the Opening Minds Organization.

“On February 5, 2025 , Kate Dupuis, Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts and Aging, and Jane Kuepfer, Schlegel Specialist in Spirituality and Aging shared insights from their work on navigating moral distress in LTC, including the first ever Canadian Moral Distress in Long-Term Care Think Tank.

Take a look at the recording from this day to learn more about:
The concept of moral distress experienced in the long-term care setting.
Practical strategies to address onboarding, retention, and mental well-being as gathered through both research and discussions with team members working in long-term care.
Efforts to build public awareness and support for effective change in the sector.”

On February 5, 2025 , Kate Dupuis, Schlegel Innovation Leader in Arts and Aging, and Jane Kuepfer, Schlegel Specialist in Spirituality and Aging shared insig...

12/08/2025

Falls Prevention Month was in November!

Here are some tips for prevention of falls!

For more information, visit: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/in-depth/fall-prevention/art-20047358 #:~:text=Instead%2C%20wear%20properly%20fitting%2C%20sturdy,going%20up%20or%20down%20stairs.

03/03/2025

HAPPY SOCIAL WORK WEEK!🎉
I hope you all have a fantastic week and you get recognized and appreciated for your hard work and dedication to our aging population and their families!❤️
YOU ARE ALL ROCKSTARS⭐️

02/24/2025

OASW Windsor-Essex LEN’s annual meet a social worker event is fast approaching!
Be sure to register! Be a professional or student and come network with others!

Register here: https://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1125&EID=32284

Completely free, refreshments provided! See you there! ☺️

01/29/2025

University of Windsor Social Work students are welcome and encouraged to participate in this year's annual Meet a Social Worker event hosted by the OASW Windsor and Area Local Engagement Network on Thursday March 6th from 5-7pm at the School of Social Work (167 Ferry St). This event is a great occasion for students to meet and connect with 'seasoned' Social Workers from various avenues of practice and learn about the diverse opportunities that the field of social work offers. This event will work in the manner of a "speed dating" event where students will have the chance to ask questions to each of the professionals about their role, practice, experience in the field and more!

Register here to attend: https://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=1125&EID=32284

**Professionals insterested in volunteering their time for this event please reach out to co-ambassadors Lauren Gagnon ([email protected]) and Lauren Fields ([email protected]) for more information.**

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