Survivin' & Thrivin': Aging, Advocacy & HIV

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges faced by individuals aging with HIV and the work being done to support them.

On this episode of EquiTEA, special guest host, Andrea Gallegos sits down with Jax Kelly from Let’s Kick ASS- Palm Springs (LKAPS)- to honor HIV Long- Term Survivors Awareness Day. Together, they explore the significance of this day, the challenges faced by individuals aging with HIV, and the vital work LKAPS is doing to combat isolation and alleviate the stress associated with AIDS Survivors Syndrome. To learn more about Let's Kick ASS (AIDS Survivors Syndrome)- Palm Springs, please visit: www.lkaps.org To learn more about the Aging & HIV Institute, please visit: www.agingandhiv.org Other resources: National Resource Center on Aging & HIV: www.aginghiv.org

People in this episode

Host: Andrea Gallegos

Guest: Jax Kelly

Topics covered

• HIV awareness
• aging with HIV
• advocacy
• AIDS Survivors Syndrome
• mental health
• community support

Keywords

• HIV
• aging
• advocacy
• AIDS Survivors Syndrome
• mental health
• community support
• isolation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Let's Kick ASS- Palm Springs, Aging & HIV Institute, National Resource Center on Aging & HIV

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