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JHU Regional Partner of the MidAtlantic AETC presents: |
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Graying of HIV: Virtual Webinar Series |
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Please join us for a virtual webinar/zoom series provided in collaboration with JHU REACH Initiative and the JHU STD/HIV Prevention Training Center Series Description: Older people with HIV, now a chronic disease, represent a growing population in the United States presenting with a unique set of challenges, including a higher prevalence of comorbidities not associated with HIV/AIDS, polypharmacy, HIV stigma, ageism, and lack of social support. This series will provide current updates and discussion on impact of bridging gaps in services, aging policies, implementing aging assessments in HIV clinics, increasing resilience and improving health outcomes. Note: There will be 7 sessions offered with CME, CPE, CNE and CEU credits provided AFTER ALL sessions have been attended (either live or recorded). Important notes regarding the recordings of the below webinars: You must register on maaetc.org and Zoom in order to view the recorded webinars. If you have any problems accessing the recordings, please email us at maaetc@pitt.edu. In addition, for sessions 2-7 the associated audio transcripts have not yet been edited. If you need to access the audio transcript in its completed form, please contact us at maaetc@pitt.edu.SESSION 1 Initiating Aging Assessments in HIV Clinic (Strong Project) Friday, June 5, 2020, 11:00am-12:00pm This session will describe the 'STRONG' demonstration project (Strengthening Therapeutic Resources for Older adults agiNG with HIV), including how patient and provider input was utilized, and how a multidisciplinary study team designed and implemented geriatric assessments in a HIV-primary care clinic. Preliminary data will be shared, and the study group will answer any attendee questions To view the recorded webinar, please visit: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/15834 |
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SESSION 2 Reframing Aging and Ageism Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 11:00am – 11:45am This session will describe how aging is misunderstood in America and how an aging stereotype can lead to discrimination against older people in many ways with an emphasis on health care and aging adults with HIV, and how reframing can influence current public understanding to create a more just, inclusive, age-friendly society. To view the recorded webinar, please click here: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/15852 |
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SESSION 3 Living Well as Long Term Survivors Wednesday, June 24, 2020 12:30pm – 1:15pm A panel of Long Term Survivors of HIV, over the age of 60, will share their lived experiences of aging, the challenges and successes of dealing with adherence, comorbidities, and the impact of the current COVID pandemic To view the recorded webinar, please click here: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/15854 |
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SESSION 4 HIV and Aging Policy Issues Thursday, June 25, 2020 10:00am-10:45am Issues, challenges and solutions that impact health care and quality of life for people living and aging with HIV involve two intersecting health policy areas- HIV and Gerontology. This intersection is magnified by the substantial economic and social inequities that affect health. This session will discuss national health policy efforts that are important to maintaining and improving quality of life and mitigating health disparities for people living and aging with HIV in the United States. To view the recorded webinar, please click here: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/15855 |
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SESSION 5 From Bench to Bedside: The Science of Fatigue in People with HIV Thursday, June 25, 2020 1:00pm – 1:45pm This session will provide basic and behavioral advances that have been made over the last 20 years in regards to HIV-related fatigue management; research directions and the importance of exercise as an intervention To view the recorded webinar, please click here: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/16030 |
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SESSION 6 Resource Panel for Graying of HIV Friday, June 26, 2020 9:00 – 10:00am A panel of HIV and Aging Community Based Organizations, Elder Pride Program, Alzheimer's Association, Maryland Dept of Aging Mental Health Association and others will share resource information with special greetings from Peter DeMartino, Director, Infectious Disease Prevention and Health Services Bureau, Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. To view the recorded webinar, please click: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/16031 |
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SESSION 7 Influences on Future Morbidity Burden in Aging Adults Monday, June 29, 2020 10:00-10:30am ET To view the recorded webinar, please click: https://www.maaetc.org/events/view/16064 |
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Dorcas Baker at dbaker4@jhu.edu. |
Graying of HIV: Virtual Webinar Series