Description
Since the advent of HIV/AIDS, HIV has been perceived as a disease of the young. More than thirty years on, HIV in older adults is increasingly important. HIV is now a chronic illness, with options for treatment and long-term management where resources allow. Topics once thought to be the domain of geriatric medicine, such as chronic renal disease, osteoporosis and dementia have come to the fore due to potential synergism between HIV and ageing. The social, psychological and public health implications of an ageing HIV infected cohort and people diagnosed later in life are profound. With the coming of age of HIV, the time has come for increased awareness and a more comprehensive approach to HIV care for older patients.
