UCCS Aging Center

03/19/2026

03/12/2026

You’re Invited! Join us for the 2026 UCCS Kraemer Family Professor of Aging Lecture—a free community event focused on supporting mental health and well being in later adulthood.
Building Psychological Resilience in Later Life: Discover how positive psychology and evidence based strategies can help promote emotional resilience, cognitive health, and overall quality of life as we age.
📅 April 13, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:30 PM
📍 UCCS Campus – Kettle Creek RM 108
🔗 Register using the QR code on the flyer

03/10/2026

Our talented graduate students, Missy and Victoria, recently had the opportunity to present their informative session, 'Practical Tools for Caregivers and Friends of People with Memory Loss', to the members of Calvary United Methodist Church. We're grateful to Calvary United Methodist Church for inviting us and allowing us to share our expertise with their community. Thank you for having us!

03/05/2026

Graduate student Charlotte recently presented to the Brain Injury Support Group at Penrose Hospital, where she shared her valuable insights and experiences with the group. The participants were truly appreciative of her willingness to open up about the challenges of living with or caring for a loved one with a brain injury. Way to go Charlotte!

02/23/2026

Participants needed for an online study examining dementia risk factors! To participate, you must be age 50+ and have access to a computer with internet. The study takes about 2 hours to complete and includes a series of cognitive tests and health questionnaires. Full completion is compensated with a $20 Amazon gift card and a summary of cognitive test results. The first step is to complete a screening survey to determine eligibility at bit.ly/ARCscreening. For any questions, email the study team at arcstudy.uccs@gmail.com.

02/20/2026

🌟 Happy National Caregiver Day! 🌟
Today we honor the incredible caregivers who show up every day with compassion, strength, and resilience. Whether you’re supporting a family member, a friend, or a loved one, your dedication makes a world of difference. 💛
Thank you for your patience, your sacrifice, and the countless unseen moments of care that keep families and communities strong.
You are valued. You are appreciated. You are heroes.

02/19/2026

Graduate student Megan presented to residents and guests at Legend Senior Living on the topic of Brain Health. Many found the presentation informative and engaging! Great job Megan!

02/17/2026

💛 Did You Know?
More than 53 million Americans provide unpaid care for a loved one—and caregivers often put their own wellbeing last. The UCCS Aging Center offers support and counseling for caregivers so they can continue caring for others and themselves. For more information, contact us at 719-255-8002 or visit https://agingcenter.uccs.edu/

02/12/2026

Check out this article in the February edition of Beacon Senior News - Colorado Springs-Pueblo by graduate student Victoria on ways to show the love to yourself this Valentine's Day! Great job, Victoria! https://online.fliphtml5.com/pskwk/BCN-CSP_022026/ =46

02/10/2026

Grateful to all our generous Give Pikes Peak donors for making this another successful year! Thanks to them, more older adults and caregivers can receive affordable mental health services.

02/05/2026

💛 Did You Know?
More than 53 million Americans provide unpaid care for a loved one—and caregivers often put their own wellbeing last. The UCCS Aging Center offers support and counseling for caregivers so they can continue caring for others and themselves. For more information, contact us at 719-255-8002 or visit https://agingcenter.uccs.edu/

02/03/2026

🧩 Did You Know?
Not all memory changes signal dementia. Sometimes they’re related to stress, medications, or life transitions. Our team provides comprehensive memory and cognitive assessments to offer clarity and guidance—because understanding is the first step toward empowerment. For more information, contact us at 719-255-8002 or visit https://agingcenter.uccs.edu/