Calendar of Events

As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. Course participants will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. As always, we include the action, use, and side effects of this classification of medication. This is […]

This curriculum is designed to view schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders from the perspective of the individual experiencing the disorder. Discussion and scenarios allow participants to learn interventions and strategies that provide supportive care to promote healthy outcomes. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU's are provided through […]

As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. Course participants will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. As always, we include the action, use, and side effects of this classification of medication. This is […]

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. 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 […]

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. This introductory course is designed to support an understanding of the most commonly diagnosed mental health-related conditions in the aged population. This curriculum takes a person-centered approach […]

The Graham County Department of Public Health is hosting their annual health and wellness fair. There will be a "trunk-or-treat" for the kids and health resources and information available for adults.