title: The graying of HIV/AIDS: preparedness and needs of the aging network in a changing epidemic.
abstract: The number of older adults living in the US with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS has steadily increased in the past decade. This study examined the extent to which 13 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) in Washington State are willing and prepared, and possess the required experience/skills, to serve older adults with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS and to access the potential impact the further implementation of Aging and Diability Resource Centers (ADRCs) may have on service delivery to this population. Staff were surveyed at AAA's throughout the state. The majority of resondents (84%) agreed that serving HIV+ older adults was consistent with their mission, but few indicated that they had substantial experience with this population. Recommendations for personnel at AAAs and AIDS service organizations are provided.
authors.affiliation: Social Work Program, University of Washington-Tacoma, Tacoma, Washington 98402, USA. caemlet@u.washington.edu
authors.forename: Charles A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Emlet
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gerkin
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Orel
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology; D000375:Aging; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006078:Government Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D008875:Middle Aged; D012947:Social Work / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology