HIV and AIDS in Older Adults… Part I

A goal of The Aging Suite is to help educate people about health issues and topics that impact the aging population.  One such topic is HIV/AIDS.  Thanks to improved medications, today people with HIV/AIDS have longer life expectancies.  However, as they age, the virus can impact various systems in the body, affecting their functioning at [...]

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Picture Source:  MaxiAids.com Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage in the arms, hands, legs, and feet and can be a complication of HIV and diabetes.  Symptoms can include:  Numbness or tingling in the hands.  These symptoms can make simple daily activities, such as cooking more challenging.  All of us need to be careful that we don’t [...]