by Callen | Jan 8, 2018 | Treatment & Care
For people with HIV, eating nutritious foods and maintaining a healthy weight are important for overall well-being. However, HIV symptoms sometimes interfere with healthy eating. Follow these tips to eat right with HIV. Be smart about food safety. Everyone should...
by Callen | Jan 2, 2018 | Treatment & Care
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 load can live long and healthy lives. That’s great news! It is important to...
by Callen | Dec 18, 2017 | Announcements, Treatment & Care
The term “social support” often appears in discussions of relationships. Social support means having friends and other people, including family, to turn to in times of need or crisis to give you a broader focus and positive self-image. Social support...
by Callen | Nov 20, 2017 | Treatment & Care
You can travel safely while living with HIV. With a little planning, you can stay on track with your care and enjoy your trip. Before you travel Plan ahead to make your trip easier. Bring enough medication for your entire trip Pack extra doses in case of delays Keep...
by Callen | Sep 20, 2017 | Treatment & Care
Some people living with HIV may also have hepatitis C (Hep C). This is called co-infection. Both conditions can be treated, and support is available. What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver. It spreads through contact with infected blood....
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...
