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Older Caregivers for Family Members With HIV or AIDS: Reasons for Caring

University of Illinois at Chicago

Cynthia Cannon Poindexter

Boston University School of Social Work

This qualitative study explored the experiences of 19 older women from minority communities who provided care to their children or adult relatives infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). These caregivers felt that providing this care contributes significantly to their sense of identity. Most provided care because of their sense of personal commitment to caring for the individual in need or because they felt they were the best or only available source of care. The findings reveal a previously hidden group of aging family members who provide extensive support for people with HIV and AIDS while paying minimal attention to their own needs.

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 19, No. 2, 181-202 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/073346480001900205


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