The Graying of AIDS: Stories From the Front Lines

Time Multimedia has a series of stories from HIV positive older adults entitled The Graying of AIDS. The stories are compelling, educational and serve as wonderful catalysts for discussion. The series can be found at: http://www.time.com/time/photoessays/2006/graying_of_aids/

Study Focuses on HIV Impact for Older South Africans

A study that examines the impact of HIV/AIDS on older adults in South Africa was recently published. "Growing Old in the Era of a High Prevalence of HIV/AIDS: The Impact of AIDS on Older Men and Women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa" by Munthree and Maharaj was published in Research on Aging, Vol. 32, No. 2. 155-174.

SAGE Publishes Report Focusing on Aging and HIV/AIDS

SAGE: Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders recently published a report from their December 2009 Roundtable. The report provides important and substantive information on a variety of issues related to aging and HIV/AIDS, particularly in the GLBT community.

LA to Host Elder HIV and Advocacy Summit

The city of Los Angeles will be hosting a summit focuing on elders, HIV and advocacy on February 12, 2009. The event will be held at the Tom Bradley Center. For more information go to: http://havvacc.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/httpwp-mepchcb-9l/

HIV and Aging Conference Material Available

On Monday, December 7, 2009, the New York State Department of Health sponsored a conference entitled Red Ribbons, Silver Threads: Healthy Aging in the Era of HIV/AIDS. This day long conference included some of the nation's foremost leaders in the area of aging and HIV. Conferece material is now available on the web through the New York State, Department of Health web site devoted to this conference.