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.
HIV and Aging Coalition, Houston
832-875-9233
http:/agingcoalition.org
President
Jereme Scott
832-725-2797
Vice-President
Parker Carroll
281-636-3623
Secretary
Rob Weaver
Committee Members
Steven Vargas
Caleb Brown
Orlin Cullever
Don J. Jones
Curtis Love
Clay Cashin