Thread: The Body's Bulletin Boards: Excellent article on HIV & aging, "New York" mag.

"Another Kind of AIDS Crisis" A striking number of HIV patients are living longer but getting older faster—showing early signs of dementia and bone weakness usually seen in the elderly. http://nymag.com/health/features/61740/

I read that article,kind of scary.It's good to know what to look out for though.The best we can do is take care of ourselves,keep as healthy as possible,diet,exercise the whole bit and hope for the best.At least the scientists and Dr are looking into this and not just ignoring us. Post Extras:      

Dear Bird and Old, Yes this article is scary, but it reminds us that HIV/AIDS is not the chronic, manageable disease akin to diabetes that most people and many in the medical profession believe it is. We who have had the virus for fifteen years or more, are at greater risk of cancer, heart disease, osteoporosis and dementia than the normal population. We oldtimers must demand that doctors educate themselves on HIV and Ageing. I took me two...