Caring for Someone with AIDS at Home

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/pubs/brochure/careathome.htm

 

Table of Contents: Introduction How to Get Ready to Take Care of Someone at Home What You Need to Know About HIV and AIDS How HIV is spread How HIV is NOT spread Giving Care Bedsores Exercises Breathing Comfort Providing Emotional Support Guarding Against Infections Wash your hands Cover your sores Keep sick people away Watch out for chickenpox Get your shots Be careful with pets and gardening Food Personal items Laundry Cleaning house Protect Yourself Gloves Needles and syringes Wastes Sex Other Help You Can Give Children With AIDS Changing Symptoms Dementia As AIDS progresses Hospice care Final Arrangements Dying at home Help for you Places to Call for Help Glossary