Key Populations

HIV in Older Adults

Lesson 4. HIV in Older Adults

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

Recognize age-related and HIV-related changes to the immune systems of people 50 years of age and older
Discuss the interplay of HIV and the aging process within the framework of accelerated and accentuated aging
List recommendations for antiretroviral therapy management in persons 50 years of age and older.
Explain expected virologic and immunologic responses to antiretroviral therapy in persons 50 years of age and older.
Highlight comorbidities that more commonly occur in older adults with HIV

Activities in this Lesson

Quick ReferenceHIV in Older Adults Core Concepts

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