As people living with HIV get older, they often face an accelerated onset of aging-related conditions. When identified early, these can be managed – and even ameliorated, says ACRIA at GMHC Director Christopher Culp. To do that, GMHC is piloting a Healthy Aging guide to empower older people living with HIV to advocate for the healthcare they need.
At a time when over half the people living with HIV are aged 50 and above, GMHC’s ACRIA Centers for HIV and Aging are needed more than ever. Older adults living with HIV face unique circumstances, yet the healthcare providers and community groups that serve them often do not know much about their issues, said ACRIA Centers at GMHC Director Christopher Culp.
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