Living with HIV presents certain challenges, no matter what your age. But, older people with HIV different issues than their younger counterparts, including greater social isolation and loneliness. Stigma negatively affects people's quality of life, self-image, and behaviors. These may prevent them disclosing their HIV status or even seek HIV care. In understanding the behavioral and Social Aspects of HIV, we look at the developmental and cultural adaptations based on social and behavioral intervention to improve programs and their impact on HIV. Until there is a CURE, HIV and aging will continue to support, educate and provide hopefully provide a little laughter along the way.
Living with HIV presents certain challenges, no matter what your age. But, older people with HIV different issues than their younger counterparts, including greater social isolation and loneliness. Stigma negatively affects people's quality of life, self-image, and behaviors. These may prevent them disclosing their HIV status or even seek HIV care. In understanding the behavioral and Social Aspects of HIV, we look at the developmental and cultural adaptations based on social and behavioral intervention to improve programs and their impact on HIV. Until there is a CURE, HIV and aging will continue to support, educate and provide hopefully provide a little laughter along the way.
Living with HIV presents certain challenges, no matter what your age. But, older people with HIV different issues than their younger counterparts, including greater social isolation and loneliness. Stigma negatively affects people's quality of life, self-image, and behaviors. These may prevent them disclosing their HIV status or even seek HIV care. In understanding the behavioral and Social Aspects of HIV, we look at the developmental and cultural adaptations based on social and behavioral intervention to improve programs and their impact on HIV. Until there is a CURE, HIV and aging will continue to support, educate and provide hopefully provide a little laughter along the way.
MISSION
The HIV and Aging Coalition, Houston, is a peer led program for the purpose of education and socialization. We welcome those who are HIV Positive and over 50 as well as those who have lived with HIV for twenty-plus years!
