Calendar of Events

EGAMHST: I’m Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding

Ashe County Public Library 148 Library Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things. More importantly, it’sabout emotional components that won’t allow release. This presentation examinescauses, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing withhoarding behavior. A focus is placed on the aged population. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health […]

Free

EGAMHST: OCD: Supporting People with Obsessions and Compulsions

Ashe County Public Library 148 Library Road, West Jefferson, North Carolina, United States

Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated with brain-based operations. However,when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by underlying emotions such asanxiety, outcomes can be debilitating. This class focuses on obsessive compulsivedisorder in older adults, detailing contributing causes, symptoms, and outcome-basedtreatment protocols. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Free

EGAMHST: I’m Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding

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

“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things. More importantly, it’sabout emotional components that won’t allow release. This presentation examinescauses, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing withhoarding behavior. A focus is placed on the aged population. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health […]

Free

EGAMHST: OCD: Supporting People with Obsessions and Compulsions

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

Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated with brain-based operations. However,when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by underlying emotions such asanxiety, outcomes can be debilitating. This class focuses on obsessive compulsivedisorder in older adults, detailing contributing causes, symptoms, and outcome-basedtreatment protocols. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Free

EGAMHST: I’m Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding

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

“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things. More importantly, it’sabout emotional components that won’t allow release. This presentation examinescauses, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing withhoarding behavior. A focus is placed on the aged population. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health […]

Free

EGAMHST: OCD: Supporting People with Obsessions and Compulsions

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

Thoughts and behaviors are usually associated with brain-based operations. However,when this construct becomes too fused or is fueled by underlying emotions such asanxiety, outcomes can be debilitating. This class focuses on obsessive compulsivedisorder in older adults, detailing contributing causes, symptoms, and outcome-basedtreatment protocols. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO […]

Free

Substance Use, Misuse, and the Opioid Crisis

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. Adults of any age can encounter problems with substance use. This class details common substance use issues and tips for those caring for those individuals. Registration Required: […]

Free

CFAC Meeting – Region 3 (Virtual)

Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC) MeetingRegion 3 Counties: Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, McDowell, Rowan, Watauga, Wilkes 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: 518 834 562#

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

EGAMHST: I’m Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding

YVEDDI Surry Senior Center 215 Jones School Road, Mt. Airy, North Carolina, United States

“I’m covered up” is not just about the physical retention of things. More importantly, it’sabout emotional components that won’t allow release. This presentation examinescauses, symptoms, and adaptive treatment and care methods for those dealing withhoarding behavior. A focus is placed on the aged population. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health […]

Free