HIV risk in Older Adults Makes Prime Time Series

This post is a bit different today. Typically, I mention a newly released report, article or training on the topic of aging and HIV/AIDS. But today I want to call attention to a prime time series that dealt with the topic of aging and HIV in a very sensitive way. In the final episode of Brothers and Sisters, uncle Saul who is a 72 year old gay man, according to the script, shares his concerns about the potential for HIV infection from a past partner. He recently learned his former partner has been diagnosed with AIDS. He seeks out an HIV test and the staff person specifically discusses the growing number of adults 50 and over at risk for HIV. The issue of HIV testing, stereotypes about risk based solely on age and ageist assumptions are discussed. It was heartening to see a sensitive, accurate portrayal of the issue on a prime time TV series.