This booklet was created to allow the concerns of older adults living with and at risk for HIV to be heard in their own voices.

When we put out a call asking for people over 50 to share their stories, we were gratified not only by the response but also by the number who were willing to include their name and photo. They all expressed the hope that others might benefit from their experiences.

From the lengthy stories they provided, we’ve included sections that focus on twelve issues that ACRIA’s research has found to be particularly common. In an attempt to give older adults and their service providers
some ideas on how to address these concerns, experts in the field were invited to offer their responses.

In our work with older adults through trainings, technical assistance, prevention, and research, we have seen an increased awareness of the challenges they face. We hope this booklet may offer some guideposts on
the next steps that need to be taken by policy makers, service providers, and their clients.