Working with Older Adults Living with HIV

This one day training will provide an overview of the NY State epidemiological trends of HIV in older adults, an overview of sexual activity, social isolation, mental health and substance use issues and the impact of co-morbid conditions among those aging with HIV. This information will then be related to the HIV prevention, treatment and care needs of older adults living with and at risk for HIV.

As a result of this one day training, participants will be able to:

• Recall NY State epidemiology in adults over 50;
• State the most prevalent co-occurring illness and co-morbid conditions among older adults living with HIV;
• Describe ways to address Sex and Prevention Burnout Among Older Adults with HIV;
• Identify strategies that providers can use to address treatment and care issues for adults 50 and over living with HIV;
• Identify social isolation, mental health and substance use issues, that affect older adults living with HIV; and
• Offer strategies that address mental health, substance use, sexual risk, social isolation within this population.

Audience: Non-physician health and human services providers who work with clients/ patients with HIV including case managers, home care managers and coordinators, social workers, client services staff and others.

Pre-Requisite: Although there is no prerequisite for this course, it is strongly suggested that participants have previous training in basic HIV and have taken the following AIDS Institute training: “Overview of HIV Infection and AIDS” (training offered at www.hivtrainingny.org).

Continuing Education Credits:

This training is provided under New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification Number 0305. Under the NYS OASAS Provider Certificate, this training is approved for 6.5 clock hours toward the education and training requirements for renewal of CASAC/CPP/CPS certification.

To register, visit www.hivtrainingny.org.