Helen Bader Office of Applied Gerontology at UW-Milwaukee
@uwmappgero.bsky.social
Promoting optimal aging. Strengthening connections with community partners. Advancing opportunities in gerontology education, research, and training.
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📢 NEW COURSE FOR SPRING 2026!
💡 Sign up for SOC WRK 600: AI and Technology in Health and Social Services to build knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance human services.
🔗 Search SOC WRK 600 at catalog.uwm.edu/course-search to learn more!
💡 Sign up for SOC WRK 600: AI and Technology in Health and Social Services to build knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance human services.
🔗 Search SOC WRK 600 at catalog.uwm.edu/course-search to learn more!
📢 NEW COURSE FOR SPRING 2026!
💡 Sign up for SOC WRK 600: AI and Technology in Health and Social Services to build knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance human services.
🔗 Search SOC WRK 600 at catalog.uwm.edu/course-search to learn more!
💡 Sign up for SOC WRK 600: AI and Technology in Health and Social Services to build knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance human services.
🔗 Search SOC WRK 600 at catalog.uwm.edu/course-search to learn more!
November 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
📢 NEW COURSE FOR SPRING 2026!
💡 Sign up for SOC WRK 600: AI and Technology in Health and Social Services to build knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance human services.
🔗 Search SOC WRK 600 at catalog.uwm.edu/course-search to learn more!
💡 Sign up for SOC WRK 600: AI and Technology in Health and Social Services to build knowledge and skills to critically evaluate, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions to enhance human services.
🔗 Search SOC WRK 600 at catalog.uwm.edu/course-search to learn more!
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Undergrad social work students develop skills to assess and screen those at risk of dying by suicide. #SuicidePrevention #socialworkers #MentalHealthAwareness
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New microcredential prepares future social workers to help prevent suicide
Social work professors Lisa Berger and Colleen Galambos developed the microcredential Suicide Prevention Across the Lifespan to fill the gap in suicide prevention education for social workers.
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June 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Undergrad social work students develop skills to assess and screen those at risk of dying by suicide. #SuicidePrevention #socialworkers #MentalHealthAwareness
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Social Work Associate Professor Yura Lee is furthering the study of dementia care by using virtual reality to help Asian immigrants with dementia bring back meaningful memories of their home. @uwmappgero.bsky.social #dementia @alzassociation.bsky.social
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“Going Home” with Virtual Reality Provides a Unique Study Opportunity for Dementia Researchers
The "Going Home" project is a reminiscence-based intervention using virtual reality to help Asian immigrants with dementia and their family caregivers bring back meaningful memories of their home.
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October 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Social Work Associate Professor Yura Lee is furthering the study of dementia care by using virtual reality to help Asian immigrants with dementia bring back meaningful memories of their home. @uwmappgero.bsky.social #dementia @alzassociation.bsky.social
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📢There's still time to register for our open house on Tuesday! Visit bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse2025 to sign up.
📚Learn about the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative, as well as Applied Gerontology programs and scholarships.
✨Social workers can earn one free continuing education hour for attending!
📚Learn about the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative, as well as Applied Gerontology programs and scholarships.
✨Social workers can earn one free continuing education hour for attending!
October 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
📢There's still time to register for our open house on Tuesday! Visit bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse2025 to sign up.
📚Learn about the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative, as well as Applied Gerontology programs and scholarships.
✨Social workers can earn one free continuing education hour for attending!
📚Learn about the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative, as well as Applied Gerontology programs and scholarships.
✨Social workers can earn one free continuing education hour for attending!
📆Our virtual open house is less than 2 weeks away!
✨Join us to hear from featured speakers Maria Melendes and Dr. Gary Hollander as they discuss the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative.
🔗Visit bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse... to read their bios and register for the event!
✨Join us to hear from featured speakers Maria Melendes and Dr. Gary Hollander as they discuss the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative.
🔗Visit bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse... to read their bios and register for the event!
October 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
📆Our virtual open house is less than 2 weeks away!
✨Join us to hear from featured speakers Maria Melendes and Dr. Gary Hollander as they discuss the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative.
🔗Visit bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse... to read their bios and register for the event!
✨Join us to hear from featured speakers Maria Melendes and Dr. Gary Hollander as they discuss the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative.
🔗Visit bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse... to read their bios and register for the event!
💡Today is Ageism Awareness Day! Ageism refers to stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and
discrimination (how we act) toward others or oneself based on age.
🔗Visit asaging.org/ageism-awareness to learn more about Ageism Awareness Day!
discrimination (how we act) toward others or oneself based on age.
🔗Visit asaging.org/ageism-awareness to learn more about Ageism Awareness Day!
October 9, 2025 at 4:48 PM
💡Today is Ageism Awareness Day! Ageism refers to stereotypes (how we think), prejudice (how we feel) and
discrimination (how we act) toward others or oneself based on age.
🔗Visit asaging.org/ageism-awareness to learn more about Ageism Awareness Day!
discrimination (how we act) toward others or oneself based on age.
🔗Visit asaging.org/ageism-awareness to learn more about Ageism Awareness Day!
Did you know that social work professionals can receive 1 ✨FREE✨ Continuing Education hour for attending the Office of Applied Gerontology's Fall 2025 Virtual Open House?
Register today to join us on Zoom on Oct. 28 from 1-3 pm!
bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse...
Register today to join us on Zoom on Oct. 28 from 1-3 pm!
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Fall 2025 Virtual Open House
Curious about one of the fastest-growing demographics in America? Want to find out how to use your education in aging to make a difference in your community? Join the Helen Bader Office of Applied Ger...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Did you know that social work professionals can receive 1 ✨FREE✨ Continuing Education hour for attending the Office of Applied Gerontology's Fall 2025 Virtual Open House?
Register today to join us on Zoom on Oct. 28 from 1-3 pm!
bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse...
Register today to join us on Zoom on Oct. 28 from 1-3 pm!
bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse...
🍂Join us Oct. 28 from 1-3 p.m. for the Office of Applied Gerontology's Fall 2025 Open House!
💻This 2-part virtual event features info on programs & scholarships, as well as a special presentation about the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative.
🔗Visit bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse2025 to register!
💻This 2-part virtual event features info on programs & scholarships, as well as a special presentation about the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative.
🔗Visit bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse2025 to register!
September 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
🍂Join us Oct. 28 from 1-3 p.m. for the Office of Applied Gerontology's Fall 2025 Open House!
💻This 2-part virtual event features info on programs & scholarships, as well as a special presentation about the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative.
🔗Visit bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse2025 to register!
💻This 2-part virtual event features info on programs & scholarships, as well as a special presentation about the Age-Friendly Milwaukee County Initiative.
🔗Visit bit.ly/OAGOpenHouse2025 to register!
💡Milwaukee County was recognized as the first AARP “Age-Friendly” county in Wisconsin! Dr. Colleen Galambos was selected to join the steering committee, which will help make Milwaukee County a happier and healthier community for all.
📲Visit bit.ly/AgeFriendlyMKE to learn more about the initiative!
📲Visit bit.ly/AgeFriendlyMKE to learn more about the initiative!
September 23, 2025 at 4:34 PM
💡Milwaukee County was recognized as the first AARP “Age-Friendly” county in Wisconsin! Dr. Colleen Galambos was selected to join the steering committee, which will help make Milwaukee County a happier and healthier community for all.
📲Visit bit.ly/AgeFriendlyMKE to learn more about the initiative!
📲Visit bit.ly/AgeFriendlyMKE to learn more about the initiative!
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The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare invites applications for the position of Program Director for a new Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program, launching in Fall 2026.
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Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) Program Director
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Doctorate of Social Work ...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Helen Bader School of Social Welfare invites applications for the position of Program Director for a new Doctorate of Social Work (DSW) program, launching in Fall 2026.
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The Department of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking to fill one full-time tenured or tenure-track, open rank faculty position.
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Open Rank Faculty
Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Open Rank Faculty Job Cat...
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September 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The Department of Social Work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is seeking to fill one full-time tenured or tenure-track, open rank faculty position.
wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UW_Milwaukee...
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🎥 Join us for Milwaukee Film's Dialogues Documentary Festival!
✨ The Office of Applied Gerontology is proud to be a community partner for Shorts: Silver Linings, four short films highlighting older adults.
💻 For more info & to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/DialoguesSho....
✨ The Office of Applied Gerontology is proud to be a community partner for Shorts: Silver Linings, four short films highlighting older adults.
💻 For more info & to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/DialoguesSho....
September 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
🎥 Join us for Milwaukee Film's Dialogues Documentary Festival!
✨ The Office of Applied Gerontology is proud to be a community partner for Shorts: Silver Linings, four short films highlighting older adults.
💻 For more info & to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/DialoguesSho....
✨ The Office of Applied Gerontology is proud to be a community partner for Shorts: Silver Linings, four short films highlighting older adults.
💻 For more info & to purchase tickets, visit bit.ly/DialoguesSho....
📆 Mark your calendars! The Office of Applied Gerontology is hosting a virtual open house Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.
Learn about:
✨ Age-friendly communities
✨ Scholarships
✨ Undergraduate and graduate programs
✨ The Student Gerontology Association
📌 More details to come. We hope you join us!
Learn about:
✨ Age-friendly communities
✨ Scholarships
✨ Undergraduate and graduate programs
✨ The Student Gerontology Association
📌 More details to come. We hope you join us!
September 11, 2025 at 7:31 PM
📆 Mark your calendars! The Office of Applied Gerontology is hosting a virtual open house Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.
Learn about:
✨ Age-friendly communities
✨ Scholarships
✨ Undergraduate and graduate programs
✨ The Student Gerontology Association
📌 More details to come. We hope you join us!
Learn about:
✨ Age-friendly communities
✨ Scholarships
✨ Undergraduate and graduate programs
✨ The Student Gerontology Association
📌 More details to come. We hope you join us!
📢Milwaukee County residents ages 45+: Your opinion matters in making Milwaukee County age-friendly!
📲Milwaukee County and AARP Wisconsin want to know your thoughts, so take the survey at tinyurl.com/AgeFriendlyMKE
📅English & Spanish options are available. Respond by Aug. 31!
📲Milwaukee County and AARP Wisconsin want to know your thoughts, so take the survey at tinyurl.com/AgeFriendlyMKE
📅English & Spanish options are available. Respond by Aug. 31!
August 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
📢Milwaukee County residents ages 45+: Your opinion matters in making Milwaukee County age-friendly!
📲Milwaukee County and AARP Wisconsin want to know your thoughts, so take the survey at tinyurl.com/AgeFriendlyMKE
📅English & Spanish options are available. Respond by Aug. 31!
📲Milwaukee County and AARP Wisconsin want to know your thoughts, so take the survey at tinyurl.com/AgeFriendlyMKE
📅English & Spanish options are available. Respond by Aug. 31!
📚 Applications are now open for the Helen Bader Age & Community Internship Scholarship!
📆 Visit bit.ly/3TDmS9V to apply. The deadline is August 4, 2025.
📆 Visit bit.ly/3TDmS9V to apply. The deadline is August 4, 2025.
July 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
📚 Applications are now open for the Helen Bader Age & Community Internship Scholarship!
📆 Visit bit.ly/3TDmS9V to apply. The deadline is August 4, 2025.
📆 Visit bit.ly/3TDmS9V to apply. The deadline is August 4, 2025.
There's still time to register for the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025 Webinar! Join us tomorrow from 9-11:30 a.m. as we explore the theme "Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults."
Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD to sign up!
Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD to sign up!
2025 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Webinar
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June 10, 2025 at 3:22 PM
There's still time to register for the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025 Webinar! Join us tomorrow from 9-11:30 a.m. as we explore the theme "Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults."
Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD to sign up!
Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD to sign up!
Meet the speakers for the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025 Webinar on Wednesday! Read their full bios and register for the event at bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD.
June 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Meet the speakers for the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2025 Webinar on Wednesday! Read their full bios and register for the event at bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD.
The Office of Applied Gerontology's annual free WEAAD webinar is June 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. Join us as we explore the theme "Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults."
Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD or scan the QR code to register!
Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD or scan the QR code to register!
May 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Office of Applied Gerontology's annual free WEAAD webinar is June 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. Join us as we explore the theme "Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults."
Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD or scan the QR code to register!
Visit bit.ly/OAG2025WEAAD or scan the QR code to register!
There's still time to RSVP for Artistic Representations of Aging 2025! Join us on Friday at the UWM Union for this free event. Visit bit.ly/3E8chzo or scan the QR code for more information.
April 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
There's still time to RSVP for Artistic Representations of Aging 2025! Join us on Friday at the UWM Union for this free event. Visit bit.ly/3E8chzo or scan the QR code for more information.
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LUKi & the Lights was created to help children around the world understand #ALS in an easily accessible way. uwm.edu/news/uwm-pro...
UWM professor’s film about ALS screens at Milwaukee Film Festival
"LUKi & the Lights" was created to help children around the world understand the disease in an easily accessible way. The story follows the lovable robot LUKi as his mobility declines and he lives wit...
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April 28, 2025 at 8:54 PM
LUKi & the Lights was created to help children around the world understand #ALS in an easily accessible way. uwm.edu/news/uwm-pro...
Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 is next Friday, May 2!
This event is free and open to the public. Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/3E8chzo to RSVP!
This event is free and open to the public. Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/3E8chzo to RSVP!
April 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 is next Friday, May 2!
This event is free and open to the public. Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/3E8chzo to RSVP!
This event is free and open to the public. Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/3E8chzo to RSVP!
SAVE THE DATE!
The Office of Applied Gerontology's annual free WEAAD webinar is June 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. Join us as we explore the theme "Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults." Attendees can receive 2.5 ethics CEHs.
More info to come!
The Office of Applied Gerontology's annual free WEAAD webinar is June 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. Join us as we explore the theme "Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults." Attendees can receive 2.5 ethics CEHs.
More info to come!
April 17, 2025 at 8:24 PM
SAVE THE DATE!
The Office of Applied Gerontology's annual free WEAAD webinar is June 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. Join us as we explore the theme "Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults." Attendees can receive 2.5 ethics CEHs.
More info to come!
The Office of Applied Gerontology's annual free WEAAD webinar is June 11 from 9-11:30 a.m. Join us as we explore the theme "Financial Exploitation: Ethical and Legal Considerations for Older Adults." Attendees can receive 2.5 ethics CEHs.
More info to come!
The Office of Applied Gerontology's Dr. Colleen Galambos spearheaded some important research on screening for intimate partner violence. Check out the video and read the full article to learn more!
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Changing Intimate Partner Violence Screening and Intervention: Focus Group Perspectives
Many survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) remain unconnected to professional help. Screenings in health settings may improve connections to supportservices. The purpose of this study was to ga...
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April 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The Office of Applied Gerontology's Dr. Colleen Galambos spearheaded some important research on screening for intimate partner violence. Check out the video and read the full article to learn more!
journals.lww.com/jncqjournal/...
journals.lww.com/jncqjournal/...
Meet the Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 panel!
Join us in the UWM Union Cinema on May 2 at 6 p.m. for a free screening of 2024 Dutch film MEMORY LANE and 7:45 p.m. for the talkback. The experts will examine the movie's themes and pertinent topics in the field of aging.
Info: bit.ly/3E8chzo
Join us in the UWM Union Cinema on May 2 at 6 p.m. for a free screening of 2024 Dutch film MEMORY LANE and 7:45 p.m. for the talkback. The experts will examine the movie's themes and pertinent topics in the field of aging.
Info: bit.ly/3E8chzo
April 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Meet the Artistic Representations of Aging 2025 panel!
Join us in the UWM Union Cinema on May 2 at 6 p.m. for a free screening of 2024 Dutch film MEMORY LANE and 7:45 p.m. for the talkback. The experts will examine the movie's themes and pertinent topics in the field of aging.
Info: bit.ly/3E8chzo
Join us in the UWM Union Cinema on May 2 at 6 p.m. for a free screening of 2024 Dutch film MEMORY LANE and 7:45 p.m. for the talkback. The experts will examine the movie's themes and pertinent topics in the field of aging.
Info: bit.ly/3E8chzo
LOCAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Milwaukee County was recently accepted into AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities and DHHS is looking for a Summer 2025 Age-Friendly Needs Assessment Intern!
For more information, visit county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/Abou...
Milwaukee County was recently accepted into AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities and DHHS is looking for a Summer 2025 Age-Friendly Needs Assessment Intern!
For more information, visit county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/Abou...
Internships and Practicums | DHHS | Milwaukee County
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March 27, 2025 at 7:40 PM
LOCAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
Milwaukee County was recently accepted into AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities and DHHS is looking for a Summer 2025 Age-Friendly Needs Assessment Intern!
For more information, visit county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/Abou...
Milwaukee County was recently accepted into AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly Communities and DHHS is looking for a Summer 2025 Age-Friendly Needs Assessment Intern!
For more information, visit county.milwaukee.gov/EN/DHHS/Abou...