The UCCS Aging Center serves as the region’s only training clinic to support the development of future geropsychologists. Your gifts will be used to support counseling, caregiver support, and cognitive assessments for older adults in the Pikes Peak Region, many of whom cannot afford these services elsewhere. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for older adults and their families through excellence in psychological training, services, research, and integrated care partnerships.
The Aging Center is the only mental health clinic in the community focused exclusively on aging. Older adults struggling with aging and cognitive challenges come to the UCCS Aging Center for counseling, support groups, and assessments. Often, a spouse or adult child bears the weight of caregiving responsibilities for a loved one with dementia. These family members receive counseling and support at low to no cost.
Our goals include enhancing cognitive health in older adults experiencing difficulties in everyday tasks, supporting and educating older adults and caregivers about cognitive health and aging after an assessment, and providing services such as skills-based groups and referrals after an assessment.
By 2030, 1 in 5 Coloradans will be over 65
1 in 10 adults aged 65 and older have dementia
About 1 in 5 Americans are unpaid caregivers for older relatives, friends, or spouses
“Working with [the student clinician] has made lasting and profound differences in my life. I can't say enough positive things about [the student clinician] and this program. I will be an advocate and strong supporter and participant for years to come of the Aging Center.” — Older adult receiving counseling service
Phone: (719) 255-8002