National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, led by the AIDS Institute, is held Sept. 18 each year and draws focus to the increasing number of people living long, full lives with HIV. More than half of persons with HIV (PWH) in the United States are over age 50. However, people aging with HIV, particularly those diagnosed earlier in the epidemic, are likely to face a myriad of challenges: clinical, psychosocial, financial and logistical. As they age, it’s likely they will enter places of care with providers who are not familiar with HIV and its co-occurring conditions.

These modules were created to educate RNs, APRNs, LPNs, CNAs and other healthcare providers working with aging PWH. They provide a standardized body of knowledge and aim to improve the quality of care for people living, aging and thriving with HIV.

The first four modules are ready for you to view! They cover foundations of HIV diagnosis & treatment, chronic co-occurring conditions, HIV and brain health and cognition, and creating inclusive spaces for people with HIV. Additional modules will be released in the coming months covering quality of life and cardiovascular health.

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD) is held Sept. 18 each year. NHAAD brings attention to issues related to HIV among older Americans, including new infections among older adults and adults over 50 aging with HIV. Click here to learn more about how you can spread the word.

National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is held Sept. 27 each year and is a day to help stop HIV stigma and encourage HIV testing, prevention and treatment among gay and bisexual men. Click here to learn more about how you can spread the word.