Aging and HIV - The Body

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Older People and HIV (May 24, 2009)
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From AIDS InfoNet
As HIV Spreads Among Older Americans, Advocates Speak Out (November 10, 2008)
In The New York Times
Older Women and HIV/AIDS Facts (June 2008)
In WORLD Newsletter, from Women Organized to Respond to Life-Threatening Diseases
The Divas: In Harlem, Older Women With HIV Sustain One Another (May 19, 2008)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
HIV and Aging: The Challenges of a Graying Epidemic (April 1, 2008)
In Miller-McCune.com
HIV/AIDS Among Persons Aged 50 and Older (February 2008)
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From U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Aging With HIV: Not an Easy Road (January 6, 2008)
In The New York Times
Depression and Older Women With HIV (Winter 2008)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
Older Women and HIV (Winter 2008)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
Growing Old Gracefully (Summer 2007)
Recent advances in treatment mean people with HIV are not only living better, they're living longer. Here's how to cope with the new reality.
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In The Positive Side, from Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange
Reality Demands Change: People Over Age 50 Living With HIV Continues to Increase (April-June 2007)
In GMHC Treatment Issues, from Gay Men's Health Crisis
Positive Aging: What You Should Know (Spring 2007)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
Gay, HIV Positive and Growing Older (January 4, 2007)
In Bay Area Reporter
Canada: "Second Wave" of Sexually Transmitted Disease Hitting Negligent Over-40s (April 20, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
"Is It AIDS or Is It Aging?" (December 2004)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Senior Citizens: A Group Often Missed in HIV Care and Prevention (October 20, 2004)
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From PositiveWords
HIV and Aging (Summer 2004)
A review of some of the health and quality-of-life concerns facing HIV-positive people over 50.
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
HIV, AIDS and Older People (June 2004)
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From U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
It's Always Something ... Medical Complications of Aging With HIV (Summer 2004)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
Responses to Treatment in Older Adults (Summer 2004)
A look at what researchers know to date about the impact of age on HIV treatment.
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
Selected Resources for Older People With HIV (Summer 2004)
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In ACRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
AIDS Goes Gray (February 2004)
HIV has been with us for over two decades. Its survivors will live much longer than that -- which is more than can be said for the safety net keeping them housed and healthy.
In City Limits
Introduction: HIV/AIDS and Aging (January 1, 2004)
In AIDS
Concern Grows About HIV/AIDS Among U.S. Women Over 50 (July 9, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Massachusetts: HIV Incidence in Youths, People Over 50 Holds Steady (June 25, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Risk of AIDS Rising for Older Adults (November 11, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Las Vegas: Conference Looks at Changing Face of HIV (November 6, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
A Personal Journey (July 2002)
An interview with Hulda, a woman infected with HIV 11 years ago when she was 47.
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In WISE Words, from Project Inform
HIV Wisdom for Older Women (July 2002)
A new national program seeks to educate and improve the lives of older women with HIV.
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In WISE Words, from Project Inform
Does Gran Get It On? (May 30, 2002)
Naiveté is one reason HIV rates among the elderly are rising.
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Are We Thinking About HIV and Older Adults? (December 31, 2001)
From Terri Wilder
HIV and Older Adults (September 2001)
A novela approach.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Policy Facts: Older Americans and HIV (June 2001)
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From AIDS Action Council
Over 50? National Association on HIV Over Fifty Advocates for You (May 2001)
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
First Person: Kris C. Has Lived With HIV Since 1988 (Spring 2001)
Though she is over 50 years old, Kris' priority is speaking to young people about the risk of HIV.
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In STEP Perspective, from Seattle Treatment Education Project
HIV Over Fifty (Spring 2001)
In Women Alive Newsletter, from Women Alive
Older, Yes ... but Wiser? (December 2000)
Growing older gracefully with HIV, advice from a therapist.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
For Adults Only: HIV+ and 50+ -- A Housing Program (November 2000)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
Senior Class (June 2000)
Gay, positive, and over fifty.
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
HIV Over 50 (May/June 2000)
In Positively Aware, from Test Positive Aware Network
Mature Woman With HIV Feels Shunned by Her Own Community (November 1999)
After attending a conference for women with HIV, Jane Fowler advocates for greater acknowledgement and acceptance for older HIV-infected women.
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
Your Benefits and You: The Age Advantage (June 1998)
Social Security, Medicare and the elderly.
In Positive Living, from AIDS Project Los Angeles
Older Women and HIV: A New Challenge (Spring 1998)
In CRIA Update, from AIDS Community Research Initiative of America
AIDS Among Persons Aged 50 Years and Older (January 23, 1998)
In Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Old AIDS (January 1998)
In Body Positive, from Body Positive
National Association on HIV Over Fifty