HIV and Aging - Education and Training
The New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute's HIV Education and Training Programs offer specific HIV and Aging related trainings and content. Access scheduled and archived trainings by visiting: HIVtrainingny.org. Once you log in (or create a user account) go to the course list tab and search with keywords: older or aging to find current or archived trainings.
Education and Training has a training center of expertise dedicated to the topic Improving Health Outcomes Among Older Adults Living with HIV that can offer tailored technical assistance to agencies services older adults with HIV. Inquiries can be made by sending an email to hivet@health.ny.gov.
HIV Education and Training has published multiple resources (i.e., brochures, pamphlets and posters) related to HIV and Aging. Visit the Publications page for resources
A listing is included here with descriptions of each resource:
- Aging with HIV - "Communication is Key" and this resource summarizes various health screenings and their importance for people aging with HIV. A detachable checklist for discussions is included.
- 5 Tips: What You Need to Know After Being Newly Diagnosed with HIV (21370) - A growing number of people over 50 are being diagnosed with HIV and this resource provides tips from people who understand what a new diagnosis feels like.
- HIV the Facts (9242) - A resource for the "facts" for those newly diagnosed with HIV at any age.
- Older Adults and Sexual Health (PDF) - A detailed supportive resource for the New York State aging services network to promote sexual health as a part of healthy aging and to provide context around healthy aging and sex.
- Living and Aging with HIV (0103) - A resource exploring key facts about HIV and Aging with exploratory questions for individuals to consider promoting optimal care and support.
- Stay Connected: If you are over 50, routine health care is important (0178) - A colorful and engaging resource stressing the importance of health care and social support for individuals aging with HIV.
- Stay Connected Poster (0186)
- You're in Charge: Preparing for Your Health Care Appointment: English (9897) - A helpful general resource highlighting the importance of preparation and communication with healthcare providers to optimize visits with providers when time limitations in the healthcare often make discussions rushed.
- Manhattan Ending the Epidemic Regional Steering Committee: Achieving Healthy Aging (Pocket Card, 21747) - A helpful resource with input from our community partners through the Manhattan Ending the Epidemic Regional Steering Committee, highlighting various screenings that are imperative for older individuals with HIV to discuss with their medical providers.
- Manhattan Ending the Epidemic Regional Steering Committee: Achieving Healthy Aging (Poster, 21748) - Content above in a helpful poster format for display at clinics, offices, or community settings.
