There is a myth that HIV is a disease of the young, but in fact, the HIV population among aging adults needs more attention than it is getting, according to psychologists. The research was outlined in a presentation at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA). “The lack of perceived HIV risk… Continue reading Older Adults with HIV: An Overlooked Population?
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Elder Abuse Goes Undiagnosed in Emergency Rooms
Although elder abuse affects about 1 in 10 older people in the U.S., emergency rooms are missing many chances to diagnose it, according to new research. In the study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a team of researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of California San… Continue reading Elder Abuse Goes Undiagnosed in Emergency Rooms