The reality of personality disorders is that they involve long-term patterns of thoughts and behaviors that are unhealthy and inflexible and, though similar, no two ever look exactly the same.  This course defines personality disorder, explores different types and examines challenges associated with providing care for individuals who are diagnosed with one. RSVP: jeffrey.dula@vayahealth.com

An introductory course designed to support an understanding of the most commonly diagnosed mental health related conditions in the aged population. This curriculum takes a person-centered approach to understanding classifications and care delivery. RSVP: jeffrey.dula@vayahealth.com

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. As we age, the use of antipsychotic medications may become a challenge in itself. As you attend this class you will learn the importance of decreasing the use of antipsychotics (especially in dementia) and focus on other possible techniques to manage psychosis. […]

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. A curriculum designed to view schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders from the perspective of the individual experiencing the disorder.   The use of discussion and scenarios allows participants to learn interventions and strategies that provide supportive care to promote healthy outcomes. RSVP: jeffrey.dula@vayahealth.com

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. This course focuses on the indicators and risk factors of suicide in older adults as related to current statistical data. In addition, this course explains methods of suicide response and keys to prevention. RSVP: jeffrey.dula@vayahealth.com

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. This presentation explores relevant information pertinent to traumatic events and experiences. Through classroom conversation and exercises, participants learn ways to support individuals who may have experienced a traumatic event; which may lead to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.  Resiliency methods will be employed […]

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Did you know that misuse of medications is a growing problem in older adults?  This training identifies commonly misused medications, discusses the physiological differences related to aging, and treatments and interventions. Attending this course can shed light on the various contributors to […]

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. Adults of any age can encounter problems with substances. This class details common substance use issues and tips for those caring for those individuals. RSVP: jeffrey.dula@vayahealth.com

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted. In this class, case review and activities, are used to identify frequent challenging behaviors associated with dementia and psychosis. Participants review factors that may trigger behaviors and discuss prevention and intervention strategies. RSVP: jeffrey.dula@vayahealth.com

Event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled once Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted. Communication is the string that ties us all together.  If that string isn’t strong enough or is broken, our relationships tend to unravel.  This curriculum is designed to look at common communication problems and methods to make it an easier and […]