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Case managing older people with AIDS: bridging systems - recognizing diversity
- Author:
- EMLET Charles A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 27(1/2), 1996, pp.55-71.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Discusses the issues facing older people with AIDS in the USA and explores whether older adults use AIDS/HIV services differently to the younger population. Findings revealed that individuals of 50 years of age and older were less likely to use emotional support services and mental health services that the population over 50. Caregivers with ageing related problems, ageing related diseases, difficulty with social support and disclosure of sexual orientation were consistent themes found among a sample of cases of persons over 50 with AIDS.
HIV/AIDS and aging a diverse population of vulnerable older adults
- Author:
- EMLET Charles A.
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 9(3), 2004, pp.45-63.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Older adults, those age 50 and over, have continually represented approximately 10-15% of all cases of AIDS reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to those infected with HIV, many older adult caregivers are affected by HIV/AIDS. Despite these figures, social workers and other providers of health care are often unaware of the needs of these growing populations. Older adults with HIV/AIDS as well as those affected by the disease represent diverse backgrounds in gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and exposure to HIV. Additionally, older adults present special issues and challenges not always present in younger individuals with HIV/AIDS. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre, Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street, Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Older adults with HIV disease: challenges for integrated assessment
- Authors:
- EMLET Charles A., GUSZ Susan Scott, DUMONT Jodi
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 40(1/2), 2002, pp.1-13.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- Philadelphia, USA
Persons age 50 and over have consistently accounted for 10-15% of all cases of AIDS in the United States reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With increased longevity due to antiretroviral medications, we can expect to see increasing numbers of older adults living with HIVand AIDS in the coming years. This newly emerging vulnerable population requires an understanding and sound clinical response that incorporates the needs of both older adults in general and persons living with HIV/AIDS. If older adults with HIV/AIDS are to receive sound assessments from professional social workers, an integration of knowledge from these two, up to now, different arenas of practice will need to occur. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)