Chronic Co-Occurring Conditions

Age-related co-occurring conditions may be exacerbated by HIV and its treatments. This learning activity will describe how HIV and aging interact to increase risk for several co-occurring conditions including renal and liver disease, cancer, metabolic conditions, as well as frailty. This learning activity will highlight best practices for identifying and managing common co-occurring conditions in persons aging with HIV and introduce care coordination strategies that can improve health outcomes for the older adult who is diagnosed with one or more of these co-occurring conditions

Learning Objectives

• To summarize the impact of HIV and aging on the risk for other chronic conditions
• To discuss strategies for assessing and monitoring common co-occurring conditions in adults aging with HIV
• To discuss care coordination approaches for adults aging with HIV who are diagnosed with other chronic health conditions

Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD)

Approximate Time to Complete this Activity: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) Offered for This Activity 1.75 Contact Hours

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