by Callen | May 30, 2017 | Videos
The Challenges of Aging with HIV In the best of circumstances, aging often presents medical and psychological challenges, but aging with HIV often presents a number of mental health complications, such as stigma, isolation, and survivor’s guilt, among others. Within...
by Callen | May 30, 2017 | Videos
FAST FACTS Around a quarter of people living with HIV in the United States are women. Most HIV diagnoses in women are attributed to heterosexual sex. The annual number of HIV diagnoses among women has declined in recent years. Though HIV diagnoses among women have...
by Callen | May 30, 2017 | Videos
Many people think of HIV as a condition that primarily afflicts the young. More than 25% of people living with HIV in the United States are 55 years or older! Thanks to better medications, people who are diagnosed, take their medication, and have a suppressed viral...
by Callen | Jul 1, 2016 | Care & Prevention, Treatment & Care
Deciding whether to tell someone you are living with HIV is personal. There is no one right way to do it.You can take your time and choose what feels right for you. What is disclosure? Disclosure means sharing your HIV status with someone. This could be: A partner A...
by Callen | Mar 31, 2016 | Treatment & Care
Living with HIV can feel overwhelming at times. But with regular care and treatment, many people live long, healthy lives. HIV care is not just about medication. It’s about staying supported and taking care of your overall health. 1. Treatment helps protect your...