Calendar of Events

Canceled: Webinar: Treating Dementia: Medications and More -WGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric team. CE’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Dementia can be a complex journey for the caregiver and care recipient. As research continues to reveal more, it’s imperative to remain informed to provide the best care. This presentation focuses […]

Free

Navigating Depression EGAMHST

Alleghany County Public Library 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, North Carolina, United States

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 support others experiencing depression. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. […]

Free

Communication 101-The Basics EGAMHST

Alleghany County Public Library 115 Atwood Street, Sparta, North Carolina, United States

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 relationships and supports one’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers and methods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges. This is […]

Free

Person Centered Thinking (PCT) Training

This is a two-day, virtual, 12-hour workshop that introduces the basic principles of PCT. Vaya trainers will review and discuss the origins, research, and values of person-centered thinking. This training will provide an essential framework for effectively supportinga person in navigating life’s challenges and opportunities. Participants must attend and participate both days to receive a certificate of […]

Free

Navigating Depression EGAMHST

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

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 support others experiencing depression. demographic. This is a free in-person event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO Team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human […]

Free

Communication 101-The Basics EGAMHST

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

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 relationships and supports one’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers and methods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges. demographic. This […]

Webinar: Navigating Depression EGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Depression is common in older adults and often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This course exploresrisk factors, symptoms, and treatment options. Care providers receive tips on how to support othersexperiencing depression. This is a free virtual event facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. CEU’s are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. An email […]

Free

Webinar: Communication 101-The Basics EGAMHST

Virtual Event Virtual Event

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 relationships and supportsone’s voice being heard. This curriculum is designed to look at ways to neutralize barriers andmethods to enhance clear, concise, and deliberate exchanges.

Free

Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Training

We can all save lives. Question, Persuade, Refer is an emergency response to someone in crisis. In this training, you will learn: -How to ask the right questions about suicide -How to persuade a person to get help -How to refer an individual to the right resource You can attend this session for free.  Just complete […]

Free

Neurocognitive Disorders and the Basics of Dementia – WGAMHST

Macon County Public Library 149 Siler Farm Rd, Franklin, North Carolina

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

Free