Aging with HIV - Alliance for Positive Health

Assistance for those facing the unique challenges of growing older while living with HIV

ADULTS AGING WITH HIV FACE ADDITIONAL AGING-RELATED CHALLENGES. OUR PROGRAM IS HERE TO HELP.

Challenges such as developing chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease, lung disease, obesity, and more make aging with HIV even more complex. Stigma and isolation keep some from disclosing their HIV status or engaging in HIV care. Racial disparities and social factors like poverty, lack of insurance, food insecurity, and lack of transportation can also negatively impact HIV-related health outcomes for those aging with HIV.

Alliance for Positive Health provides specialized care management services to adults 50 years and older living with HIV. The services include care coordination, technology coaching, health education, social support groups, peer support services, and referrals to other types of support.

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Who is eligible?

Adults over the age of 50, and
Living with HIV/AIDS, and
Income lower than 500% of the federal poverty level, and
Residents of: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, or Washington Counties.

Care Coordination

Connecting you with care across multiple specialties and helping you stay on track.

Technology Coaching

Teaching you how to use the technology you need.

Health Education

Education groups to address the unique needs of people aging with HIV

Social Support Groups

Forum for group discussion about shared life experiences with topics relevant to aging with HIV.

Community Support Services

One-on-one support and resources from Community Support Specialists

Referrals

Referrals to internal and external resources to address the many challenges facing those aging with HIV

How do I qualify?

You may qualify for Aging with HIV assistance if you have a current HIV+ diagnosis, are 50 years old or older, and have household income lower than 500% of the federal poverty level.

Will my information be confidential?

Maintaining client confidentiality is a core value of the Alliance for Positive Health. Care management and good health care are a partnership, so we will need some releases of information for you to be enrolled in the program.

How do I apply?

Simply fill out this form.

What can I expect?

Compassionate, trauma-informed, culturally competent care from caring, passionate professionals. Alliance for Positive Health provides specialized care management services to older adults (50+) living with HIV, including care coordination across multiple specialties, technology coaching, health education, social support groups, peer support services, and referrals to additional wrap-around supports.

Where are Aging with HIV services available?

Aging with HIV services are available for residents of the following counties: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, and Washington.