Calendar of Events

Innovations Stakeholder/Employer of Record (EOR) Virtual Meeting

Connect with Microsoft Teams by computer, mobile app, or telephone.Link for computer or mobile app: https://tinyurl.com/InnovationsMeeting Call-in number for audio only: 1-828-552-4129, conference ID: 860 160 029# Questions may be typed into the chat box during the meeting or submitted before the meeting by email to innovations.stakeholder@vayahealth.com. We look forward to connecting with you soon! […]

PTSD: Invisible Scars

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. This presentation explores information related to traumatic events and experiences. Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to support individuals who may have experienced a traumatic event, which may lead to […]

Free

Depression: From Surviving to Thriving

Enka-Candler Public Library 1404 Sandhill Rd, Candler, North Carolina

This is a free event at Enka-Candler Public Library; 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 […]

Free

Webinar: Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind-EGAMHST

Anxiety can be a debilitating force in life – at times, so debilitating that it interferes withthe ability to manage one’s own activities of daily living. When this happens, it’simportant to know that there are supports available to treat and assist in themanagement of symptoms. This curriculum focuses on different types of anxietydisorders and specifically […]

Free

Webinar: Coping with Anxiety: Medications and More-EGAMHST

Everyone experiences some anxiety at times. Life experiences, perceptions of the worldaround us and personal coping skills help determine if medication is needed to help anindividual 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 medications and […]

Free

Dementia & Psychosis Behavior: What You Need to Know-EGAMHST

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

This class uses case review and activities to identify frequent challenging behaviors associated with dementia and psychosis. Participants review factors that may trigger behaviors and discuss prevention and intervention strategies. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. If […]

Free

Overcoming Communication Barriers in Dementia-EGAMHST

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

Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough oris broken, our relationships tend to unravel. This curriculum is designed to look atcommon communication problems and methods to make it an easier, more efficientprocess. We’ll look at examples of communication to use and those not to use. This is […]

Free

Dementia & Psychosis Behavior: What You Need to Know-EGAMHST

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

This class uses case review and activities to identify frequent challenging behaviors associated with dementia and psychosis. Participants review factors that may trigger behaviors and discuss prevention and intervention strategies. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. If […]

Free

Overcoming Communication Barriers in Dementia-EGAMHST

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

Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough oris broken, our relationships tend to unravel. This curriculum is designed to look atcommon communication problems and methods to make it an easier, more efficientprocess. We’ll look at examples of communication to use and those not to use. This is […]

Free

Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

Macon County Public Library 149 Siler Farm Rd, Franklin, North Carolina

This is a free event at Macon County Library; 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 […]

Free