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This is a free in-person event at Macon County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. When trauma occurs, it can have lasting effects on the person who experiences it and their caregiver. This presentation defines PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and reviews […]

This is a fun, free, family friendly event at Macon County Public Library. There will be a touch-a-truck, hot dog lunch while supplies last, Count von Count appearances, a Professor Whizzpop performance, and a Big Bang Boom performance. There will be many community resources at this event with important information about the services they provide […]

This is a free in-person event at Macon County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. An individual can experience a crisis suddenly and without warning, especially when symptoms of a mental illness are involved. As a caregiver or responder, possessing skills […]

This is a free in-person event at Macon County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric 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 […]

This is a free in-person event at Macon County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Managing mood disorders can be a balancing act. This course provides information about the role medications play in maintaining equilibrium. It also teaches the importance of […]

This is a free in-person event at Macon County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric 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 […]

This is a free in-person event at Macon County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. When intrusive thoughts create increased anxiety and overwhelming emotion, it can lead to compulsive behavior. This thought-behavior cycle can be overpowering to individuals, negatively affecting one’s […]

This is a free in-person event at Macon County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. A course designed to increase the understanding of neurocognitive disorders and dementia. The curricula will examine the four most diagnosed types of neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) in […]

This is a free in-person event at Macon County Public Library, 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 […]