Calendar of Events

The Many Uses of Antidepressant Medications – WGAMHST

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

This is a free in-person event at Jackson County Senior Center, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Antidepressants treat depression, but did you realize there are other uses for this medication? This course will examine the traditional use of antidepressant medications, potential side […]

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Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 1 (Color, Music, & Nutrition) – WGAMHST

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

This is a free in-person event at Jackson County Senior Center, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities […]

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Communication 101 – WGAMHST

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

This is a free in-person event at Jackson County Senior Center, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric 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, relationships tend to unravel. Effective communication cultivates strong […]

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Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 4 (Animal Assisted Therapy, Art, & Laughter) – WGAMHST

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. This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for […]

Free

Neurocognitive Disorders and the Basics of Dementia: The Four Main Types – WGAMHST

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. Neurocognitive disorders, often miscategorized as dementia, can be frightening, overwhelming, and complicated to understand. This course examines the four most diagnosed types of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs), symptoms, […]

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Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 3 (Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, & Massage) – WGAMHST

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. This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for […]

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Navigating Depression – WGAMHST

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. Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course explores risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to […]

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Bipolar Disorder: Creating Balance – WGAMHST

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. Having extreme mood changes can have a significant impact on a person’s ability to function in life. This cycle is difficult to stabilize without proper treatment. This […]

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Anxiety: Managing Nervous Energy – WGAMHST

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. A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This course examines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternative treatments […]

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Enriching Mental Health with Complementary Treatments Part 2 (Meditation, Mindfulness, Spirituality, & Yoga) – WGAMHST

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. This course covers a variety of complementary treatments for overall mental health that can support managing everyday stressors and improving wellness. These treatments can create opportunities for […]

Free