Calendar of Events

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

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 virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s […]

Free

(Cancelled):Webinar: Commonly Misused Medications: Understanding Medication Side Effects on the Aging Brain-WGAMHST

Did you know misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults? This course identifies commonly misused medications and discusses the physiological differences related to aging, as well as treatments and interventions. Attending this course can shed light on the various contributors to this growing problem. We also discuss the possibilities of how we […]

Free

EGAMHST: I’m Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding

Yadkin County Public Library 233 E. Main St.,, Yadkinville, NC, United States

“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things. More importantly, it’sabout emotional components that won’t allow release. This presentation examinescauses, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing withhoarding behavior. A focus is placed on the aged population. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health […]

Free

EGAMHST: OCD: Supporting People with Obsessions and Compulsions

Yadkin County Public Library 233 E. Main St.,, Yadkinville, NC, United States

Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated with brain-based operations. However,when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by underlying emotions such asanxiety, outcomes can be debilitating. This class focuses on obsessive compulsivedisorder in older adults, detailing contributing causes, symptoms, and outcome-basedtreatment protocols. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Free

EGAMHST: I’m Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding

Ashe County Public Library 148 Library Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things. More importantly, it’sabout emotional components that won’t allow release. This presentation examinescauses, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing withhoarding behavior. A focus is placed on the aged population. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health […]

Free

EGAMHST: OCD: Supporting People with Obsessions and Compulsions

Ashe County Public Library 148 Library Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated with brain-based operations. However,when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by underlying emotions such asanxiety, outcomes can be debilitating. This class focuses on obsessive compulsivedisorder in older adults, detailing contributing causes, symptoms, and outcome-basedtreatment protocols. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Free

EGAMHST: I’m Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding

Caldwell County Senior Center 650A Pennton Ave.,, Lenior, North Carolina, United States

“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things. More importantly, it’sabout emotional components that won’t allow release. This presentation examinescauses, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing withhoarding behavior. A focus is placed on the aged population. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health […]

Free

EGAMHST: OCD: Supporting People with Obsessions and Compulsions

Caldwell County Senior Center 650A Pennton Ave.,, Lenior, North Carolina, United States

Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated with brain-based operations. However,when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by underlying emotions such asanxiety, outcomes can be debilitating. This class focuses on obsessive compulsivedisorder in older adults, detailing contributing causes, symptoms, and outcome-basedtreatment protocols. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Free

EGAMHST: I’m Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things. More importantly, it’sabout emotional components that won’t allow release. This presentation examinescauses, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing withhoarding behavior. A focus is placed on the aged population. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health […]

Free

EGAMHST: OCD: Supporting People with Obsessions and Compulsions

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth St., North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, United States

Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated with brain-based operations. However,when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by underlying emotions such asanxiety, outcomes can be debilitating. This class focuses on obsessive compulsivedisorder in older adults, detailing contributing causes, symptoms, and outcome-basedtreatment protocols. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Free