In this podcast, Melanie Reese, a woman aging with HIV, shares her perspectives on the added challenges faced by older women with HIV—an underserved, underresourced, and underresearched group—and talks about potential solutions that should be considered, such as:Listen and prioritize concerns brought to you by older women with HIV to improve trust in you and the medical professionPromote self-advocacy for women to improve their interactions with healthcare professionals, such as opening the dialogue about sexual healthSupport mental health by ensuring a baseline neurologic exam to monitor for any cognitive declineEmphasize the importance of self-care and prioritizing oneselfAddress psychosocial issues by finding ways for patients to connect with othersAdvocate to change policies, standards of care, and laws that govern all places that care for those who are aging and need assistance in careFacultyMelanie ReeseSubject Matter Expert, HIV AgingTechnical Expert PanelHealth Resources and Services AdministrationHIV/AIDS BureauBaltimore, MarylandLink to full program: https://bit.ly/3KkF4iZ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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