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1. Older Americans with HIV: Voices from the Community
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By Tanya Henderson, PhD | September 3, 2015
In my companion blog post, “HIV and Older Adults: 6 Steps to Building Better Awareness,” I discuss some of the issues we need to address if we want to succeed in HIV prevention efforts with older Americans. However, no understanding of these matters can be complete without the voices of people living the reality of being over 50 and coping with HIV.
I am extremely grateful to three people in that circumstance—Vanessa, Ed and Kathy—who took the time to share their experiences with me. Here are some of the things they had to say.
- By Tanya Henderson, PhD
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2. HIV and Older Adults: 6 Steps to Building Better Awareness
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By Tanya Henderson, PhD | September 3, 2015
September 18 is the 8th annual National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAAD). NHAAAD focuses on the challenging issues facing the aging population regarding HIV prevention, testing, care and treatment
The campaign, spearheaded by The AIDS Institute, seeks to:
- Reach people living with HIV/AIDS who are either aging with the disease or over 50 at the time of their initial diagnosis.
- Increase the use of protection from HIV infection, especially among the baby boomer population (people born from 1946 to 1964; they are now between 51 and 70 years of age).
- Support the increasing number of grandparents becoming primary guardians for children who have lost their parent(s) to HIV/AIDS.
At ETR’s Community Impact Solutions Program, we think it’s also important for everyone of every age to understand the message that unsafe practices can put anyone at risk for HIV. Whether you’re young or old, your age will not protect you.
- By Tanya Henderson, PhD
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3. Improving Sleep Disturbance in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Report on Our Research
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By Erin Cassidy-Eagle, PhD | July 6, 2015
It’s almost time for bed and you get that sinking feeling in your stomach. Will it be like last night? And the night before? And the three weeks before that?
Sound familiar? If it does, you are not alone. An estimated 50-70 million US adults have sleep disorders. Older adults are much more likely to complain about trouble sleeping. Poor sleep in older individuals is also a risk factor for a range of other concerns, including declining cognition, depression and greater functional impairment.
- By Erin Cassidy-Eagle, PhD
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