ageing with hiv: top five concerns (infographic)
DESCRIPTION
An infographic setting out the top five concerns people living with HIV in Scotland tell us they have about growing older. For more information on #AgeingWithHIV visit www.hivscotland.comTRANSCRIPT
GROWING OLDERWITH HIV: TOP FIVE
CONCERNS
32% of people livingwith HIV in Scotland are
over 50 years old.#AgeingWithHIV
1: CONFIDENTIALITY"What if the care home orstaff don't keep my HIVstatus private?"
2: EFFECT OF HIV MEDICATION"What affect will 20 yearsof HIV meds have on me?"
3. DRUG INTERACTIONS"What if pills for Parkinson'sor heart trouble mess withmy HIV meds, or vice versa?"
4. FINANCIAL STABILITY"I didn't think I'd live longenough to need a pension."
5. IGNORANCE AND STIGMA"I don't want to have tofight prejudice from peopleI need to take care of me."
Find out more about #AgeingWithHIV:www.hivscotland.com
![Data from Health Protection Scotland]