National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day focuses on the challenging issues facing the aging population with regards to HIV prevention, testing, care and treatment. In addition, there is an increased need for prevention, research, and data targeting the aging population, medical understanding of the aging process and its impact on HIV/AIDS.
The campaign targets:
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People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs) who are aging with the disease or already over 50 at the time of their initial diagnosis,
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Increasing the use of protection from HIV infection, especially among the baby boomer population, and
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The increasing number of grandparents becoming the primary guardians for children who have lost their parent(s) to HIV/AIDS.
Organizations and community members are invited to develop, implement and participate in awareness activities and events on or around Sept. 18th.