Calendar of Events

Let’s Talk: COVID Treatment Options

Local medical providers will discuss COVID treatment options in an upcoming Let’s Talk- COVID Treatment Options on March 31st, from 5:30-6:30 PM. Tune in to learn more about available treatments, how they work, and what providers currently are set up to provide COVID treatment. Let’s Talk will be live streamed in English @buncombeGov, in Spanish […]

EGAMHST: Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Mood Variation: Is there Stability?

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

Whether you are the caregiver of someone with bipolar disorder or an individualliving with the inability to maintain a consistent mood, feeling “stable” is often aninfrequent reality. This class examines features and symptoms of the different types ofthe disorder. It also addresses causes, risk factors, and, most importantly, treatment.Specific focus is placed on the impact […]

Free

EGAMHST: Keeping the Balance: Mood-Stabilizing Medications

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

Managing mood disorders can be a balancing act. This course provides information about the role of medication in keeping a healthy equilibrium and the importance of observing medication responses, as well as signs and symptoms to report to a physician. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

Free

EGAMHST: Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Mood Variation: Is there Stability?

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

Whether you are the caregiver of someone with bipolar disorder or an individualliving with the inability to maintain a consistent mood, feeling “stable” is often aninfrequent reality. This class examines features and symptoms of the different types ofthe disorder. It also addresses causes, risk factors, and, most importantly, treatment.Specific focus is placed on the impact […]

Free

EGAMHST: Keeping the Balance: Mood-Stabilizing Medications

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

Managing mood disorders can be a balancing act. This course provides information about the role of medication in keeping a healthy equilibrium and the importance of observing medication responses, as well as signs and symptoms to report to a physician. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

Free

Webinar: Coping with Anxiety: Medications and More – WGAMHST

Everyone experiences some anxiety at times. Life experiences, perceptions of the world around us and personal coping skills help determine if medication is needed to help an individual manage anxiety in everyday circumstances. This course provides information on best practices, side effects and additional ways to reduce and manage stress. Participants also learn about specific […]

Free

OCD: Supporting People with Obsessions and Compulsions

Graham County Public Library 80 Knight Street, Robbinsville, NC, United States

This is a free event at Graham County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated with brain-based operations. However, when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by underlying emotions such as anxiety, outcomes can […]

Free

EGAMHST: Bipolar Disorder and Extreme Mood Variation: Is there Stability?

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

Whether you are the caregiver of someone with bipolar disorder or an individualliving with the inability to maintain a consistent mood, feeling “stable” is often aninfrequent reality. This class examines features and symptoms of the different types ofthe disorder. It also addresses causes, risk factors, and, most importantly, treatment.Specific focus is placed on the impact […]

Free

EGAMHST: Keeping the Balance: Mood-Stabilizing Medications

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

Managing mood disorders can be a balancing act. This course provides information about the role of medication in keeping a healthy equilibrium and the importance of observing medication responses, as well as signs and symptoms to report to a physician. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are […]

Free

Webinar: I’m Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding – WGAMHST

“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things. More importantly, it’s about emotional components that won’t allow release. This presentation examines causes, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing with hoarding behavior. A focus is placed on the aged population. This is a free virtual event facilitated by […]

Free