Calendar of Events

EGAMHST: It’s a Brain Thing: The Study of Dementia Medications

Burke Senior Center 501 N. Green St.,, Morganton, North Carolina, United States

Dementia can be a frightening journey for both the caregiver and the care recipient. Research continues to reveal more about this disease and treatments that may help. This class updates participants on how medications can help, as well as frustrating limitations. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

Free

EGAMHST: It’s a Brain Thing: The Study of Dementia Medications

Avery County Senior Center 165 Schultz Circle, Newland, North Carolina, United States

Dementia can be a frightening journey for both the caregiver and the care recipient. Research continues to reveal more about this disease and treatments that may help. This class updates participants on how medications can help, as well as frustrating limitations. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

Free

EGAMHST: Neurocognitive Disorders: Living with Dementia

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St. NE.,, Hickory, North Carolina, United States

Commonly referred to as dementia, neurocognitive disorders can affect the way peopleperceive and engage with the world around them. This course looks at variousclassifications of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs), delirium and common changesassociated with each type. Tips for caregiving are provided. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

Free

EGAMHST: Neurocognitive Disorders: Living with Dementia

Yadkin Valley Senior Center 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville, North Carolina, United States

Commonly referred to as dementia, neurocognitive disorders can affect the way peopleperceive and engage with the world around them. This course looks at variousclassifications of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs), delirium and common changesassociated with each type. Tips for caregiving are provided. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

Free

EGAMHST: It’s a Brain Thing: The Study of Dementia Medications

Patrick Beaver Memorial Library 375 3rd St. NE.,, Hickory, North Carolina, United States

Dementia can be a frightening journey for both the caregiver and the care recipient. Research continues to reveal more about this disease and treatments that may help. This class updates participants on how medications can help, as well as frustrating limitations. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

Free

EGAMHST: It’s a Brain Thing: The Study of Dementia Medications

Yadkin Valley Senior Center 121 Delos Martin Drive, Jonesville, North Carolina, United States

Dementia can be a frightening journey for both the caregiver and the care recipient. Research continues to reveal more about this disease and treatments that may help. This class updates participants on how medications can help, as well as frustrating limitations. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's […]

Free

Antidepressants: Not Just for Depression-WGAMHST

Antidepressants treat depression, but did you realize there are other uses for this classification of medication? Join us to learn about the traditional and secondary uses of antidepressants, side effects and safe administration protocols. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health […]

Free

Depression: From Surviving to Thriving

Marianna Black Library 33 Fryemont St., Bryson City, North Carolina

This is a free event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Depressive symptoms often present themselves through feelings of isolation, hopelessness and despair. This course examines different types, common causes, symptoms and treatment methods for depression, focusing on moving from a place of […]

Free

Depression: From Surviving to Thriving

Jackson County Senior Center 100 County Services Park Drive, Sylva, NC, United States

This is a free event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Depressive symptoms often present themselves through feelings of isolation, hopelessness and despair. This course examines different types, common causes, symptoms and treatment methods for depression, focusing on moving from a place of […]

Free

Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

This is a free event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Anxiety can be a debilitating force in life – at times, so debilitating that it interferes with the ability to manage one’s own activities of daily living. When this happens, it’s important […]

Free