Calendar of Events

PTSD: Invisible Scars

This is a free event at Jackson County Public Library, 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 […]

Free

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

Alexander County Senior Center 730 7th St., SW, Taylorsville, 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

Pack Memorial Library 67 Haywood St., Asheville, North Carolina

This is a free event at Pack Memorial Library; facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Communication is the string that ties us all together. If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, our relationships tend to unravel. This curriculum is designed to […]

Free

Overcoming Communication Barriers in Dementia-EGAMHST

Alexander County Senior Center 730 7th St., SW, Taylorsville, North Carolina, United States

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

Free

Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

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

This is a free event at Jackson County Senior Center, 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. […]

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Anxiety: Calming the Anxious Mind

Reuter Family YMCA 3 Town Square, Asheville, North Carolina, United States

This is a free event at Reuter Family YMCA, Coffee & Convo, 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 […]

Free

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

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, 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

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, 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

Coping with Anxiety: Medications and More

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. 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 […]

Free