HIV and Older Adults: Managing Chronic Disease and Polypharmacy
This webinar will focus on the unique healthcare needs of older adults living with HIV. Faculty will explore the challenges of managing multiple chronic conditions alongside HIV, as well as the complexities of using multiple medications, known as polypharmacy. The session will review strategies for optimizing care, minimizing drug interactions, and improving overall health outcomes in this growing population.
This course is jointly provided by Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and HealthHIV.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Recognize the health challenges older adults with HIV face when managing multiple chronic conditions and prescriptions.
- Describe the role of healthcare providers in coordinating care for older adults with HIV to ensure effective management of chronic diseases.
- Identify strategies to improve overall health outcomes for older adults living with HIV and other chronic diseases.
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