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.