National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness (NHAAA)

The AIDS Institute invites you to join us for the 6th annual National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD), observed on September 18, 2013. National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness day focuses on the challenging issues facing the aging population with regards to HIV prevention, testing, care and treatment. In addition, there is an increased need for prevention, research, and data targeting the aging population, medical understanding of the aging process and its impact on HIV/AIDS.

The campaign targets:

People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) who are aging with the disease or already over 50 at the time of their initial diagnosis,
Increasing the use of protection from HIV infection, especially among the baby boomer population, and
The increasing number of grandparents becoming the primary guardians for children who have lost their parent(s) to HIV/AIDS.

In an effort to continually expand awareness about HIV/AIDS among the aging population, organizations and community members are invited to develop, implement and participate in awareness activities and events on or around September 18th.

Past examples of activities and ways organizations and individuals can become involved:

Host a free HIV screening event
Encourage and promote HIV testing among older adults
Provide HIV prevention and education messages to older adults
Provide resources for linkage to treatment and care for HIV infected older adults
Organize health fairs that focus on HIV/AIDS and healthcare in older adults
Encourage older adults to practice safer methods to prevent HIV/AIDS and other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s)
Conduct events at senior community centers or nursing home facilities
Talk to an older adult in your family about getting tested
Engage leaders in the faith community to participate in local, regional, or national events on or around NHAAAD
Highlight how your programs can incorporate HIV/AIDS education for older adults

2013 Planning

The National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day Steering Committee has kicked off its 2013 planning efforts and is meeting quarterly to develop and implement ongoing activities.

For more information about the NHAAAD Steering Committee, please contact Michelle Scavnicky at MScavnicky@TheAIDSInstitute.org.

Call for 2013 NHAAAD Volunteers

The AIDS Institute announces its annual “Call for Volunteers” for planning, promotion and evaluation of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD). The recruitment period for individuals to apply for NHAAAD Workgroups is: May 15th-May 31st, 2013.

The AIDS Institute is seeking volunteers interested in participating on one of the following workgroups: Evaluation, Materials Review and Media/Marketing.

Please review the volunteer opportunities below and contact Michelle Scavnicky, Director of Education and Capacity Building Assistance at MScavnicky@TheAIDSInstitute.orgif you are interested:

Evaluation Workgroup Member Roles and Responsibilities:

Actively participate on a minimum of 2 workgroup conference calls annually
Assist in the promotion of NHAAAD initiatives
Assist in the development of effective evaluation strategies for NHAAAD
Assist in the development of evaluation tools including pre and post event surveys
Assist in the review and editing of event registration process for NHAAAD

Materials Review Workgroup Member Roles and Responsibilities:

Actively participate on a minimum of 2 workgroup conference calls annually
Assist in the promotion of NHAAAD initiatives
Assist in the review and editing of NHAAAD materials with new emerging data, if necessary
Documents include: NHAAAD Community Planning Guide, Brochure, Fact Sheet, Poster(s), and Community Invite Letter
Assist in the review and editing of NHAAAD webpage on TAI’s website

Media/Marketing Workgroup Member Roles and Responsibilities:

Actively participate on a minimum of 2 workgroup conference calls annually
Assist in the promotion of NHAAAD initiatives
Assist in the development of NHAAAD Press Releases and Media Advisories
Assist in mobilizing and planning effective media strategies for NHAAAD
Assist with utilizing various marketing tools and links to resources for NHAAAD
Assist in cross promotion of NHAAAD through organizational websites
Assist with promotion of NHAAAD event registration on TAI’s website
Assist in planning local, regional or national NHAAAD events
Actively participate in media events surrounding the annual awareness day

Benefits of NHAAAD Workgroup Membership:

Opportunity to cross promote NHAAAD activities with previously established organizational activities
Participate in media events surrounding the annual awareness day
Enhance planning, implementation and evaluation skills on a national level
Increase partnerships and collaborative efforts
Share resources and best practices among other workgroup members
Individual or Organizational recognition as member of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day workgroup

The recruitment period for individuals to apply for NHAAAD Workgroups is

May 15th-May 31st, 2013

If you are interested in any of the workgroup member positions, please contact Michelle Scavnicky, Director of Education and Capacity Building Assistance, The AIDS Institute at MScavnicky@TheAIDSInstitute.org or 813/258-5929. Also, feel free to visit our website at www.NHAAAD.orgfor additional information on NHAAAD.

To apply to become an NHAAAD Workgroup member, please click on the following link:

NHAAAD WORKGROUP APPLICATION

After the volunteer recruitment period closes, you will be notified of your participation via confirmation email and informed of workgroup meeting dates, times and call information. Feel free to contact Michelle Scavnicky if you have any questions at MScavnicky@TheAIDSInstitute.org