Calendar of Events

EGAMHST: Overcoming Communication Barriers

Caldwell Senior Center 650A Pennton Ave., SW, 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

EGAMHST: Person(RE)ality: Why is Mine Different?

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

The reality of personality disorders is that they involve long-term patterns of thoughtsand behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible and, though similar, no two ever lookexactly the same. This course defines personality disorders, explores different types and examines challenges associated with providing care for individuals who are diagnosed with one. This is a free in-person […]

Free

EGAMHST: The Many Faces of Antipsychotic Medications

Caldwell Senior Center 650A Pennton Ave., SW, Lenior, 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

EGAMHST: Schizophrenia and Psychosis: Can This Be Real?

Caldwell Senior Center 650A Pennton Ave., SW, Lenior, 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

Substance Use, Misuse, and the Opioid Crisis

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

Adults of any age can encounter problems with substances. This class details common substance use issues and tips for those caring for those individuals.

Free