There are currently 3 announcements posted impacting service at Nantahala Community Library, Hudson Library and Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library. Visit the Closings page for more information.
PTSD: Healing the Emotional Wound
This is a free in-person event at Macon County Public Library, facilitated by the Vaya Health’s Health Education and Aging Resource Team (HEART). Contact Hours 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 the impact of trauma. Highlighted are treatment options and self-care strategies related to older adults.