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Editorial
Geriatrics Should Guide Care of HIV Infected Older Adults
October 14, 2016
Over half of all people infected with HIV in this country are now over the age of 50 and almost one-fifth of new infections occur in this population. Aging with HIV along with the other diseases that occur more commonly in older patients (such as high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis) is increasingly complex to manage. Geriatricians who specialize in the care of older people may not be aware of the implications and treatment strategies for older patients infected with HIV.
The following article summarizes major clinical issues that they may see while caring for these patients. Geriatricians are uniquely trained to evaluate and prioritize the treatment of complex intertwined diseases (multimorbidity) while understanding the implications and management of geriatric syndromes such as frailty and cognitive impairment, which also affect older patients with HIV.
Sangarlangkarn & Appelbaum. Caring for Older Adults with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. J Am Geriatr Soc 2016.
Purpose of this Program: The AAHIVM, ACRIA and AGS (collectively, the “Sponsors,” “we” or “us”) are sponsors of this Website and through it seek to address the unique needs and challenges that older adults of diverse populations living with HIV face as they age. However, the information in this Website is not meant to supplant the advice provided in a doctor-patient relationship.
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