More Than Just Age: Understanding Stigma and Identity Among Older Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities

You’re invited to a discussion with an expert about an interesting topic related to “Supporting Individuals to Live as Vibrant Elders in Recovery” or S.I.L.V.E.R. This free event is not a presentation, but rather an opportunity for you to have an interactive question & answer session. This Session: "More Than Just Age: Understanding Stigma and Identity Among Older Adults with Psychiatric Disabilities", with guest expert Robert Walker, MS, CPS, COAPS Rob Walker serves with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s Office of Recovery and Empowerment, where he advances peer support for older adults, the Deaf community, and the statewide peer workforce. He helped develop the Certified Older Adult Peer Specialist (COAPS) initiative in Massachusetts and nationally and has led programs such as Buried in Treasures and WRAP for Older Adults. Rob co-chairs the Older Adult Behavioral Health Collaborative and serves on national advisory boards focused on aging, behavioral health, and families.