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Psychosocial, mental health, and behavioral issues of aging with HIV

Psychosocial, mental health, and behavioral issues of aging with HIV REVIEW URRENT Psychosocial, mental health, and behavioral issues PINION of aging with HIV a,b,c d a,b,e Sergio Rueda , Stephanie Law , and Sean B. Rourke Purpose of review People with HIV continue to live with the health consequences of an episodic illness that limits their ability to fully participate in society, particularly for the growing number of older people living with HIV. The present review describes the recent evidence exploring the psychosocial challenges facing older adults living with HIV. Recent findings Aging for people with HIV may be more challenging than for the general population because of HIV- related stigma, loss of friends and social networks, and the detrimental effects that HIV and antiretroviral treatment have on normal aging processes. Older people with HIV are more likely to experience mental health and neurocognitive impairment than their HIV-negative counterparts, as well as more social isolation as a result of decreased social participation and engagement. People develop different approaches for coping with the challenges associated with aging with HIV. Summary As this field of research evolves, many research gaps need to be addressed, including a better conceptualization and measurement of successful aging and the development of high-quality integrated care, programs, http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Opinion in HIV and Aids Wolters Kluwer Health

Psychosocial, mental health, and behavioral issues of aging with HIV

Current Opinion in HIV and Aids , Volume 9 (4) – Jul 1, 2014

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Abstract

REVIEW URRENT Psychosocial, mental health, and behavioral issues PINION of aging with HIV a,b,c d a,b,e Sergio Rueda , Stephanie Law , and Sean B. Rourke Purpose of review People with HIV continue to live with the health consequences of an episodic illness that limits their ability to fully participate in society, particularly for the growing number of older people living with HIV. The present review describes the recent evidence exploring the psychosocial challenges facing older adults living with HIV. Recent findings Aging for people with HIV may be more challenging than for the general population because of HIV- related stigma, loss of friends and social networks, and the detrimental effects that HIV and antiretroviral treatment have on normal aging processes. Older people with HIV are more likely to experience mental health and neurocognitive impairment than their HIV-negative counterparts, as well as more social isolation as a result of decreased social participation and engagement. People develop different approaches for coping with the challenges associated with aging with HIV. Summary As this field of research evolves, many research gaps need to be addressed, including a better conceptualization and measurement of successful aging and the development of high-quality integrated care, programs,

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Current Opinion in HIV and AidsWolters Kluwer Health

Published: Jul 1, 2014

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