OASIS Florida

09/24/2026

09/23/2026

If you want a spot at the conference or in the Program,
Call OASIS Florida 850-429-7551 Ext 203

09/18/2026

Launched in 2008 by The AIDS Institute,
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD)
is observed each year on September 18 to focus on the
increasing number of people who, because of major
advancements in HIV treatment, are living long, full lives
with HIV. The awareness day also calls attention to the
unique health and social needs, as well as the challenges of
HIV prevention, testing, treatment, and care among people
who are aging. More than half of people living with diagnosed
HIV in the United States and dependent areas are aged
50 and older. Some were diagnosed later in life, while
others have lived with HIV for many years.
Aging with HIV increases the risk of chronic conditions
like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, bone loss, and
neurocognitive decline. Cognitive disorders and depression
can be exacerbated by the social isolation, loneliness,
lack of social support, and stigma sometimes
experienced by older people with HIV.