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Older people care for those who are ill with HIV/AIDS as well as orphaned and vulnerable children. They are also at risk of infection themselves. Our case studies illustrate the impact of the pandemic on older people.

Dorothy, 62, South Africa
	Dorothy lives with HIV and is cared for at home by her family. She believes she may have caught the virus while caring for her sick daughters. Read more about: Dorothy, 62, South Africa

Dorothy, 62, South Africa

Dorothy lives with HIV and is cared for at home by her family. She believes she may have caught the virus while caring for her sick daughters.

Nguinia, 58, Mozambique
	Nguinia is a 58-year-old widow from Tete province in Mozambique. Until recently she looked after her son Fungai, who is HIV positive, and his family. Read more about: Nguinia, 58, Mozambique

Nguinia, 58, Mozambique

Nguinia is a 58-year-old widow from Tete province in Mozambique. Until recently she looked after her son Fungai, who is HIV positive, and his family.

Maria, 65, Mozambique
	Maria is the primary carer for her son Ronaldo and granddaughter Rosa, both of whom are HIV positive. Read more about: Maria, 65, Mozambique

Maria, 65, Mozambique

Rosa collects water. Photo copyright: Emma Judge/HelpAge International

Maria is the primary carer for her son Ronaldo and granddaughter Rosa, both of whom are HIV positive.

Mae, 67, Thailand
	Mae, 67, from Thailand, cares for her son, Daeng, who has AIDS. She also supports other families affected by HIV/AIDS. Read more about: Mae, 67, Thailand