On Wednesday December 11th starting at 9 AM Pacific time, we’ll be hosting our next virtual event. This one will put the spotlight on HIV and aging. At one time, people living with HIV (PLHIV) didn’t anticipate the onset of middle and senior years, but treatments have radically changed that possibility. Join us to learn and talk about the physical, mental, and social aspects of HIV and aging, and how we can support older PLHIV.
Program* |
9:00- 9:30 AM: Community chat and welcome
9:30-10:30 AM: Introduction to the Science of HIV and Aging
Over 50% of Canadians living with HIV are now over the age of 50. Aging is a complex process, and HIV adds to this complexity. Dr. Jacqueline McMillan of CTN+ will provide an introduction of what we know of the interrelationship of HIV and aging, and an overview of some of the ongoing research.
Presenter: Dr. Jacqueline McMillan
10:30-10:45: Break
10:45 AM-11:45: Decades On: People with Lived Experience Panel
This panel of people who have lived with HIV for decades will talk about their journeys, and what they’ve learned through advocacy, leadership and creating community. The panel will be live only and won’t be recorded for on-demand viewing.
Panel host: Marc Seguin
11:45- 1 PM: Lunch
1:00-2:00 PM: BC CfE’s THRIVE Study: Exploring Community Supports for PLHIV who are aging
Older adults living with HIV (OALHIV) (50+) make up over 50% of all people accessing HIV treatment in BC. As OALHIV age, the need for supportive care in non-acute settings, including home and community care (HCC), is increasing. The Thrive research project was co-created alongside OALHIV in BC to support people to thrive during all stages of life. Information was gathered from all health regions in BC to learn where people meet challenges, and learn of opportunities. Learn about community experiences from across BC, advocacy issues, and health equity considerations.
Presenter: Dr. Surita Parashar
2:00-2:15 PM: Evaluation and closing
This event will support the work of:
• People providing frontline peer and/or health management support services
• People in program development
• People in policy development
In registering:
– You agree to honour PAN’s Group Guidelines and Responsibilities.
– You agree to complete an evaluation
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(* Final program may be subject to change.)
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We greatly appreciate the vision of our government funders and their ongoing commitment to supporting the work of PAN. In particular we gratefully acknowledge the Public Health Agency of Canada – HIV and Hepatitis C Community Action Fund. The views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada.