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Course/Activity Information
Aging with HIV – Planning for LTC in a Complex Population
Course Description
Demographics indicate that the population of HIV-positive older adults is likely to grow significantly for the next two decades. This represents new opportunities as well as obstacles for long-term HIV survivors, their caregivers, and aging service providers. This presentation will review the history of HIV/AIDS and current treatment/prognosis for those living with HIV, explore the demographics of Iowans living with HIV, and discuss the challenges of aging with HIV and accessing needed care and services through a bio-psycho-social lens.
Continuing Education Credit
The webinar is approved for 1.0 contact hour for:
- Nurses (IBON provider #166)
- Social Services
- NF Administrators
- Department Heads
- Assisted Living Managers
Registration Fees
Members: $35 per person
Non-Members: $80 per person
Speaker Bio
Malory Dreasler, LMSW has a master’s degree in social work from the University of Iowa. Malory has worked in the social services field for nine years. Her current role is a Social Worker/Case Manager in the University of Iowa Hospital’s Virology Clinic, which houses UIHC’s Ryan White Program for people living with HIV. Malory has been working in this role for the past 5 years.
Viri Estudillo, BSW has a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Iowa. Viri is currently an MSW student at St. Ambrose University. Viri works as a Social Worker/Case Manager in the University of Iowa Hospital’s Virology Clinic, which houses UIHC’s Ryan White Program for people living with HIV. Viri has been working in this role for almost 3 years.
Kari Vrban, MSW has a master’s degree in social work from St. Ambrose University. Kari has worked in the social services field for nine years. Her current role is a social worker/case manager in the University of Iowa Hospital’s Virology Clinic, which houses UIHC’s Ryan White Program for people living with HIV. Kari has been working in this role for the past 5 years.
Other information
- Training Hours: 1.00