Calendar of Events

Anxiety: Managing Nervous Energy EGAMHST

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

A growing number of individuals report experiencing anxiety symptoms in recent years. This courseexamines anxiety as it disproportionately affects the aging population. Traditional and alternativetreatments will be the focus of […]

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Facing the Emotional Challenges of Chronic Illness Part 1 – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free in-person event at Mitchell County Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Receiving […]

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Communication 101 – WGAMHST

Spruce Pine Public Library 142 Walnut Avenue, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, United States

This is a free event at Spruce Pine Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Communication […]

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Person Centered Thinking

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 […]

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PTSD: Healing the Emotional Wound EGAMHST

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

When trauma occurs, it can have lasting effects on the person who experiences it and theircaregiver. This presentation defines PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and reviews the impactof trauma. Highlighted are […]

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Opportunities to Help During Crisis – WGAMHST

Spruce Pine Public Library 142 Walnut Avenue, Spruce Pine, North Carolina, United States

This is a free event at Spruce Pine Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health GERO team. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. An […]

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Facing the Emotional Challenges of Chronic Illness EGAMHST

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

Receiving a chronic illness diagnosis can produce a range of emotional responses. In this training,we will explore the physical and mental impact of these conditions. Understanding can help usremain proactive, […]

Facing the Emotional Challenges of Chronic Illness Part 2 – WGAMHST

Mitchell County Library 18 N Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, North Carolina

This is a free in-person event at Mitchell County Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health Geriatric Team. Contact Hours are provided through NC Department of Health and Human Services. Receiving […]

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An Overview of Mental Health EGAMHST

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

This introductory course aims to educate individuals on the most common mental healthdiagnoses among the aging population, along with treatment options to help overcome stigma.Variations between mental health and illness […]

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