Project Inform forum focuses on HIV and aging via Bay Area Reporter, by Liz Highleyman
Aging has become a key focus for people with HIV and their health care providers, but much remains to be learned about the medical and psychosocial aspects of the aging process in this population, which was the topic of a recent forum sponsored by Project Inform.
"We're facing a paradox," said Matt Sharp, Project Inform's new director of treatment and prevention advocacy. Having lived with HIV for more than 20 years, Sharp, 53, described himself as one of the lucky survivors.
"Many of us are thriving and we're dealing less with AIDS-specific issues, but now we're dealing with issues that come with age," he noted.
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