What is the best way to grow older with HIV?
Abstract
This chapter focuses on the fact that many people are now living with HIV into later life. It discusses issues relevant to older age, such as how to manage comorbidities (other age-related illnesses and conditions). It has sections on sharing an HIV status, and managing the menopause, pain, and cognitive difficulties, as well as tips on how to manage both medical and psychosocial challenges. The chapter covers strategies on making positive lifestyle changes, including self-care, taking care of your sexual well-being and the importance of peer support. Simple lifestyle changes that can help people living with HIV thrive and live a fulfilled life as they age are suggested. Personal testimonies bring these points to life.
Fields of Study & Subjects
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
HIV-related health complications and treatments
Aging
Elder Care
and Social Issues
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Routledge eBooks
- Pages
- 175–193
- Publication date
- 13 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter