S2E5: Let's Talk Meds: Opening Doors in HIV Home Care

As we age, most of us usually require some form of regular medication, and this is exactly the same for older people living with HIV. Often, medications can be confusing, especially ones that you haven’t had to administer or assist with before. To help shed some light on the world of HIV medications, we speak with an infectious diseases specialist about HIV medications. We will unpack the essentials, from understanding treatments to the evolving landscape of emerging therapies and we’ll also discuss why adherence is crucial for older individuals with insights on drug resistance. Learn the role of open communication in ensuring adherence and recognize the importance of managing medication side effects. With expert tips on lifestyle changes and supportive care, this episode is a must-listen for aged care/home care workers elevating person-centred care.

Special thanks to our host for this season, Blair Martin - award winning actor, presenter, writer, and radio host of “Queer Radio” at community radio 4ZZZ Meanjin/Brisbane.

We would also like to thank to all the guests and organisations that contributed to this episode.

For further information about HIV, check out the links below:

• HIV Drug Interactions Tool
• HIV and Ageing in Australia – The New Frontier

If you would like further information about QPP services, please visit:

• www.qpp.org.au

QPP would like to acknowledge the importance of our diverse PLHIV communities as they shape the principles that underpin the work we do. The lived experience and peer contributions of PLHIV remains always at the centre of who we are at QPP. We would like to take a moment to remember those who are no longer with us and laid the foundations for QPP and the sector - we remember the courage and sacrifice of many and we will continue to work towards a world where people with HIV live lives to their full potential, in good health and free from discrimination.

This season of SNACK has been produced by Queensland Positive People as part of the COTA Queensland Consortium Home Care Workforce Support Program which received grant funding from the Australian Government.

Produced by Martin Franklin at East Coast Studio

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