Collages of caregivers and elderly individuals are layered over a blue sky with clouds and a colorful kite, above text announcing a session titled "CARING for the CAREGIVER: From Policy To Practice."

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Caregiving in CO: Caring for the Caregiver is the first of three webinars in this series called Caring for the Caregiver: From Policy to Practice. This session recognizes that caring for a loved one can be meaningful and rewarding, but it can also bring emotional, physical, and psychological challenges. We will explore the realities of caregiving, including caregiver stress, grief, burnout, and the importance of maintaining personal well-being while navigating caregiving responsibilities. Through an emphasis on behavioral health, connection, and compassionate self-care, this session offers caregivers - and those who support them - the tools to navigate the caregiving journey with greater confidence and support.  UCCS Aging Center and DU - Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging in partnership with Allies for Aging (an initiative of RMPBS) are bringing this series to you thanks to support from Next50 Foundation. Join us for this session grounded in real experiences, practical resources, and our shared commitment to lifelong learning.  Guest Speaker:<img style="padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" />Dr. Rachel Weiskittle Assistant Professor, Geropsychology Psychology Dr. Weiskittle joined the UCCS Psychology Department in Fall 2021. She earned her PhD in clinical psychology with specialization in behavioral medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University and completed her predoctoral clinical internship in behavioral medicine at the Charleston Consortium Internship Program. Following her postdoctoral clinical fellowship in Geropsychology at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Dr. Weiskittle was an Advanced Research Fellow at the New England Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (NE GRECC). Dr. Weiskittle researches psychosocial factors influencing end-of-life experiences and adjustment to loss, with emphasis in developing translational clinical innovations for older adult, underserved and minoritized communities. Her recent work has focused on marginalized groups at the end-of-life, such as those under legal guardianship, and on individuals recently bereaved or socially isolated due to the effects of COVID-19. Dr. Weiskittle is also interested in creative adaptations of educational and treatment methods that address health service inequities. She is the host and creator of the podcast “Talking Later: Veterans’ Stories of Late-Life PTSD. Facilitator:<img style="padding:0px 1px;max-width:100%" />Ashley Hahn, Psy.D., L.P.Director of the UCCS Aging Center and Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychology Dr. Ashley Hahn is a licensed psychologist and she specializes in behavioral health, cognitive functioning, and the intersection of complex medical, psychological, and social needs across the lifespan. Prior to joining UCCS, Dr. Hahn served in leadership roles focused on crisis prevention, systems development, and community-based behavioral health services. Her work has centered on improving outcomes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, caregivers, and individuals with complex support needs. Dr. Hahn is committed to advancing behavioral health care through excellence in clinical services, student training, research, and community partnerships. Her professional interests include healthy aging, caregiver support, interdisciplinary collaboration, workforce development, and innovative approaches that improve quality of life for older adults and their families. Dr. Hahn is passionate about translating research into practical solutions that strengthen communities and expand access to high-quality aging services throughout Colorado and beyond.

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Caregiving in CO: Caring for the Caregiver

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