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Long-term HIV treatment and ageing

As HIV care has evolved, the focus has moved away from surviving HIV to living and ageing well with HIV, with improved quality of life being the desired goal. Living well with HIV for the long-term means having many of the same opportunities as someone without HIV. However, ageing with HIV brings all the same challenges – and a few more.

Whether you have recently been diagnosed with HIV or lived with it for a while, it is important to stay up to date with the latest research and information on HIV medications.

Exercising and eating a well-balanced diet is also essential for people living well with HIV. The Positive Perspectives Study highlighted that engaging in your own health and wellbeing, with the support of your healthcare team, is vital.

Take a look at our HIV positive stories below to find out more about living well with HIV.

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Living well with HIV for the long term can bring both opportunities and challenges. Engaging with your treatment and working with your healthcare team can help. Find out more…

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Becoming HIV Undetectable: Robert's Story

Hear how Robert felt after being told he was undetectable. Learn about its positive impact on his health and confidence since being diagnosed with HIV.
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People Living With HIV: Keeping healthy

Read about why exercising regularly is important to successfully managing your HIV.
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Your HIV healthcare team

Robert offers advice on making sure your healthcare team are supporting you both physically and mentally so you can continue to thrive with HIV.

Becoming HIV Undetectable: Angelina's Story

Hear Angelina talk honestly about how becoming undetectable made her feel more comfortable talking about living with HIV.

UNAIDS 90-90-90: adding a fourth 90 goal

In this article Robert gives an in-depth account of the UNAIDS 90-90-90 initiative and the importance of establishing a fourth 90.

People living with HIV over 50

Want to know about HIV and ageing? Brad provides some perspective and recommendations for over 50s who are dealing with a recent HIV diagnosis. Find out more.

Long-term HIV Antiretroviral Treatment

Learn more about taking long-term HIV treatment, including managing side effects and taking medicines for other health conditions.

Becoming HIV Undetectable: Brad's Story

Hear Brad talk about how his HIV affected him for almost 30 years. Now, he explains how becoming undetectable has changed his view on life for the better.

Living with HIV and ageing

Tom chats to us about care support for the older members of our HIV community and taking your health into your own hands. Read on to find out more about living with HIV and ageing.

HIV Lifestyle: tips for over 50s

Living with HIV? Brad shares his top HIV lifestyle tips for keeping your body, mind and soul in great condition, including everything from regular exercise, to surrounding yourself with positive people and more.

HIV Positive and Undetectable: What does it mean?

Learn more about HIV and being undetectable, including what it means for you, your health and your partner(s).

Guide to living with HIV in later life

Learn more about living with HIV long-term, including treatment, side effects and managing other health conditions.

Living With HIV: Diet and keeping healthy

Read about how eating a well-balanced diet will help ensure you live a longer, healthier life with HIV.

Becoming HIV Undetectable: Tom's Story

Hear how Tom felt after being told his HIV was undetectable. Learn about its positive impact on his self-esteem and relationship with his partner.

HIV Treatment: George's Story

Hear George’s story on living with HIV for over 20 years. Now 93-years-young, learn how George’s medicine has helped him improve his health and wellbeing.

Becoming HIV Undetectable: Samantha's Story

Hear how Samantha felt after being told her HIV was undetectable. See how it made a positive impact on her self-esteem since becoming HIV-positive.


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