https://www.thebody.com/article/aging-and-hiv

I work as a Peer Educator in an ID clinic and we have HIV/AIDS patients in their 70'a and 80's, getting older won't kill you - your pre existing conditions will. Keeping on meds and non skipping Dr. apts will help catch anything.

Some say people with HIV live longer than negative people because we're at the Dr. regularly, they run labs on us to catch things that negative people would have dormant in their systems.

I fear the financial burden of getting older with HIV, I realize we're all going to die and nothing we do can stop that, we just get to believe we are slowing it down.

@A myHIVteam Member I am sure that knowledge will benefit you. We have the choice on how we approach each day.

I try to make the most of every moment. Its not always possible to do this, since there are often many unpleasant chores or errands to do.. Its important to make the most of every moment if possible, since life could come to end at any time.

Hy, Mark! Yes, it is the question of concern to everyone. I am 50 years old and I decided that my aging must be accepted somehow. And I accepted it. Now I take care of my health. I consult with doctors. I have developed certain rules for myself. I follow them. In order to avoid health problems and opportunistic diseases. I have an elderly mother and I very carefully monitor her and her health. Using her example, I have formed my understanding and acceptance that we are all not eternal. But we need to live our life with pleasure. My rules of life: 1. Don't spare money on pleasure.
2. If you like it, say so.
3. Live today, because yesterday is gone, and tomorrow may not be.
4. If you don't understand, ask.
5. If you want to meet, invite.
6. If you want something, ask.
7. Never argue.
8. If you want to be understood, explain.
9. If you are guilty, say so right away and don't look for excuses.
10. Always remember that everyone has their own truth and it often doesn't coincide with yours.
11. Don't communicate with fools.
12. The main thing in life is love, everything else is vanity.
13. A person's problems are only in his head.
14. The world around him is neither evil nor kind, it doesn't care whether you exist or not.
15. Try to get pleasure from every event.
16. Always remember that you will not have another life.
17. Don't be a bore.
18. Don't watch TV, or you'll become a goat.
19. Remember that you don't owe anyone anything.
20. Remember that no one owes you anything.
21. Don't get involved in politics, politics makes people angry.
22. In life, always rely only on yourself.
23. Trust your feelings, not promises.
24. With women, as with children, be patient and a little indulgent.
25. Feel sorry for all women - it's harder for them to live.
26. If you're in a bad mood, think that when you die, you won't have this either.
27. Know that today is the best day of your life.
The most important thing is to take care of your health!