Central New Yorkers who survived the HIV/AIDS epidemic are aging, and that presents challenges getting proper medical care. It’s one of many struggles that come to light on the heels of World AIDS Day.
More than half of those with HIV in the U.S. are over 50, and that’s typically when most of us begin feeling the effects of aging. But ACR Health CEO Lisa Alford said those with HIV face other complications.
“They may have higher rates of heart disease or diabetes, bone loss, those types of things, even cognitive decline because of some of the medications,” she said, “Sometimes it may be difficult for healthcare providers, particularly if they aren’t keeping up to date on their training on the potential impacts. They may be thinking it’s due to aging, but it may be actually due to some medication interactions.”…