Calendar of Events

Graham County Well-O-Ween Health Fair

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.

CFAC Meeting – Region 2 (Hybrid)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 2 Counties: Buncombe, Henderson, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Transylvania, Yancey Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246). Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 201 356 747#200 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, NC 28806

Schizophrenia & Psychosis: Can this be Real?-EGAMHST

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

Free

The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications-EGAMHST

Lois E Harrill Senior Center 132 Poplar Grove Connector #A, Boone, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

Free

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

CFAC Meeting – Region 4 (Hybrid)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 4 Counties: Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Franklin, Granville, Person, Stokes, Vance Sign up to make public comment by emailing your name, county of residence, and subject matter to cfac@vayahealth.com or call any CFAC support staff (1-800-893-6246). Meeting connection:Phone: 1-828-552-4129 Conference ID: 725 046 429#2929 Crouse Lane, Suite B, Burlington, […]

Schizophrenia & Psychosis: Can this be Real?-EGAMHST

Avery County Senior Center 165 Schultz Circle, Newland, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

Free

Schizophrenia & Psychosis: Can this be Real?-EGAMHST

Burke County Senior Center 501 N. Green St., Morganton, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

Free

The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications-EGAMHST

Avery County Senior Center 165 Schultz Circle, Newland, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

Free

The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications-EGAMHST

Burke County Senior Center 501 N. Green St., Morganton, North Carolina, United States

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 […]

Free