Assisted Living And Hiv

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Arizona: More Seniors Needing Assistance in Living With HIV

Denial, stigma, and shame keep many older Americans from acknowledging their risk factors for HIV, according to Sun City physician Amardeep Sodhi. "There is no age barrier for this disease," said the infectious-disease specialist. "You can get it... Read more »

New York Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Three Bills That Will Assist People Living With HIV

Albany, N.Y. -- Three bills that will significantly help people living with HIV/AIDS and enhance HIV prevention efforts passed in the New York State Senate late Thursday and early Friday morning, July 16th and 17th. They are: S2664, a bill that... Read more »

California: West Hollywood Assisted Living Complex for HIV-Positive People Plans to Hire Additional Staff

A West Hollywood, Calif., apartment complex for HIV-positive people plans to hire additional staff after a report by a New York consulting firm concluded that although the majority of tenants at the complex are well-served, the complex should hire... Read more »

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Assisted Living Homes for HIV Patient

How do I find a LTAL Home for my brother who is in the last stages of aids. He is almost blind now, needs his meds, decent food and lots of snacks, music....HELP We are in Phoenix and he is a VET. Or should I consider opening a facility...not in...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,Talk to your brother's HIV physician specialist. He should be able to provide you with a list of local options for your brother. There are a number of hospice services in the Phoenix area. Please give your brother a hug from me, OK? Thanks... Read more »

How do I find out about the HIV patient assistance program

My husband has facial lipoatropy and had the procedure done one time in miami while we lived there, we now live in ny freeport long island. To be exact can we find a doctor that can assist him in getting this services. Help is very depressed about...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

There are two agents approved for treatment of HIV-related facial lipoatrophy in the United States. Sculptra was approved over 5 years ago and here is a <a href="http://www.patientassistance.com/profile/dermiklaboratoriesinc-302/"... Read more »

LESSONS ON LIVING WITH HIV

Dear DR's,I have been HIV+ since 1989! And yes, you should congratulate me! <smile>In addition to all your wonderful advice and assistance I would like to share with your readers some of the thoughts that have inspired and kept me alive...

Response from Ewald Horwath, M.D.

University of Miami School of Medicine

I could not have said it any better.... Read more »

MEDICAL AND HEALTH ASSISTANCE

I AM A 26 YR OLD FEMALE WHO HAS BEEN HIV POSITIVE SINCE 04. I HAVE BEEN OFF AND ON MY MEDS. WHEN I AM ON THEM I AM ON MEDICAID, BUT NOW I AM NOT ON MEDICAID AND I DONT HAVE NO TYPE OF HEALTH OR MEDICAL INSURANCE. I WANT TO LIVE AND STAY HEALTHY, BUT...

Response from Lynne Gabriel

WorkPositive, Inc.

You may be able to get your medication through the pharmaceutical company's drug assistance program. Ask your pharmacist for contact information. If you get a job with an employer that provides group health coverage you would be covered after... Read more »

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - TREATMENT DIVISION DC

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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - TREATMENT DIVISION (Ref. Code: AD-TD)
Responsible for providing the day-to-day supervision of Treatment program staff and program activities in the areas of treatment education, the Prison Initiative, NATAF and educational... Read more »

Living with HIV? Get your story published!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Teen Voices, the magazine written for and by teenage girls, is currently planning on running a feature on HIV. If you are a teen girl with HIV or know of one who would be interested in writing, we'd love to hear your (or her) story on what it's... Read more »

suicide..! m so confused, pls assist

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i had sex n i used a condom but forgot to remove it after the act. slept heavilly since i was very tired. when i woke the condom had dropped n rolled on the bed. i must hav rolled on it cuz i got ghonorrea which was treated. but m so traumatised now... Read more »

Living with HIV? Get your story published!

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Teen Voices, the magazine written by and for teenage girls, is currently planning on running a feature on HIV. If you are a teen girl with HIV or know of one who would be interested in writing, we'd love to hear your (or her) story on what it's like... Read more »

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