Promoting Healthy Lifestyles

Recent studies have indicated an increase in the numbers of HIV positive older adults. Some reasons include that older Americans are not as well informed as younger populations about HIV and AIDS and how they are acquired. This lack of information is due to both the neglect of the health community and older adults themselves. For example, older adults are less likely to ask their doctors for information while doctors are less likely to ask older patients about their drug and sexual history. For more information on HIV and AIDS, visit the links below.

General Resource Links:

• Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention – CDC – General information, recommendations, statistics, news, and more.(Off Site)
  
  
• Educational Tip Sheet – HIV/AIDS and Older Adults - National Association on HIV Over Fifty – Facts, considerations, and actions for older people. (Off Site)
  
  
• HIV, AIDS, and Older People - National Institute on Aging – General information and resources. (Off Site)
  
  
• HIV Disease in Individuals Ages Fifty and Above - HIV AIDS Bureau - U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration – Publication includes case management and a case study. (Off Site)
  
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection - Merck Manual of Geriatrics – Causes, warning signs, treatment. (Off Site)
  

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