Should I worry about  AIDS etc after age 60?
601260
Here are some surprising facts to help answer your question:\n\n* Between 11 and 15% of U.S. AIDS cases occur in people over age 50\n* Between 1991 and 1996, AIDS cases in the over-50 population rose more than twice as fast as those among younger adults.\n* Despite myths and stereotypes, many seniors are sexually active, and, some are drug users; therefore, their behaviors can put them at risk for HIV infection.\n* Health care and service providers---and older adults, themselves---do not realize that seniors are at the same risk as other age populations; professionals often are reluctant to discuss or question matters of sexuality with aging patients/clients.\n* Rates of HIV infection (not AIDS) in seniors are especially difficult to determine because older people are not routinely tested.\n* Seniors are unlikely to consistently use condoms during sex because of a generational mindset and unfamiliarity with HIV/STD prevention methods.\n\nBut to really answer your question, no- I don't think you should worry - you should be AWARE. Value your life and your health at every age, and always love, protect, and take care of yourself.
26853
Okay, let's see ... do you have an older sibling, an uncle or someone you CAN trust.  Then you can go to the free clinic and have strict confidentiality.  \n\nAnother thing, and more importantly, if my child came to me with such news, all I would want to do, as a parent, is try to be there for them and, as a parent, I would take my child to the doctor or another doctor if my child didn't want to go to the family doc.  \n\nYou both NEED to be tested ... and please, in the future, wear a condom ... yeah, yeah, I know, they suck, but SAFETY FIRST .... Good Luck and Bless you for your honesty ... :)\n\nRemember AIDS IS a curable disease, no matter what the medical morons want to tell you.  The earlier detected, the more chance you have of being able to live a long and happy life ... with treatment ...
594876
Your asking quite a lot of questions on this subject, there is not a problem if you want to do it, carry on have fun, i do it regular as well as have sex and i'm 56, done me no harm.
279655
I would have to say no, the older you are the more you increase your risk of blood clot or stroke, my concern also, is that you are asking on a message board and not asking your physician this question. I at least hope you aren't smoking, that would further increase your risks. good luck and god bless
926442
Try looking on webmd.com or another medical site. I think they can live into their 50s but most don't get very old.
830719
HIV effects each and every person that has it different, if a person takes care of them self then it is possible that they will live a life time and never get AIDS it dose not always mean death.  I have been hiv+ for 13 years i am on a drug cocktail without the cocktail i would live for another 13 years with the cocktail i would say that old age would get me before the virus  would.
320745
yes,,, but why you worried about only that,, u can also worried about:\ntuberculosis,, malta fever,, cancer,,AIDS,, and alot  alot
1021957
You wont have a heart attack until you are over fifty.  Try to work on your weight and definitely kick the cigs.  Now you are young but you will regret not taking care of yourself when you are 40.  Good luck and hang out with slim, fun loving people!
479470
I am 62, and the thought of dying doesn't scare me.  That only gives me 8 more years to do what I want to do..  One needs to have their ticket ready and their bags packed if it doesn't happen fine, and if it does fine also.  I have Jesus Christ life insurance.  I forgot the second part, about heaven.  I will be back first off for the millenium reign of Christ, and then for the new heaven and earth.  So I won't just stay in heaven.
587854
No, it is not inevitable. However, it is possible. And, sorry, but just because you try to take care of yourself... that doesn't mean that you will be healthy later in life. It will make you stay healthier much longer than if you neglected your health, but genetics and other factors will influence your health, as well. Don't worry too much... I'm sure that you will find a way to have your needs met no matter what lies in store for you healthwise. The best way to ensure that is to prepare yourself financially for old age.
417519
prevention is better than cure! But don't go for the stuff that is made for 50 year olds. Go to the pharmacy, they're always helpful and they tend to know their shit.
1057166
Congratulations. You are doing very good. I dare to tell you that you would easily achieve your 100 years old. Keep on doing the things that you do. Even if you feel well, visit your doctor regularly.Good luck.
68875
Well, I think if you're still here, then somebody's doing something right, but that's really a question you should be asking a doctor, doll.\nUnfortunately, I am not familiar with the specifics of HIV or AIDS.  What I do know is that HIV can lead to AIDS, which stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.\nA deficient immune system is what would keep you from getting better if you did get sick, and would obviously be more likely to result in death.\nSo aside from the HIV-AIDS link there, I don't know what to tell you except ask a doc.
476614
It depends on how well you maitain your health.  If you don't take care of yourself, you might find yourself impotent many years before then.  Staying healthy and exercising can keep you 'able' well beyond 70, though.
80670
It seems that there is a lot of misinformation going around this site regarding AIDS and HIV. I have AIDS but I am far from being a "victim". As far as surviving, yes I am doing quite well on the regimen that my doctor gave me. I take a few pills, and thats pretty much it. I get colds just like everybody else but I am not on deaths door as some may think. Having HIV isn't the best thing in the world but it certainly isn't a death sentence either. My suggestion to you is to check out AIDSmeds.com or thebody.com and get concrete information there and not rely on your fellow peers on yahoo.
626884
It could be the golden years though people aren't smart enough to plan for it. Though sometimes our health, no matter how good we take care of ourselves, starts to fade. The best we can do is not get over weight, eat right take care of ourselves finacially, physically, emotionally mentally and most of all spiritally through Christ. I take care of the elderly and say all the time. Man, I don't want to get old.
881915
AIDS is a really serious problem.  People should definately worry about it more because it changes your life.  I think people who have AIDS should be honest with their parteners (because most aren't) and warn them.  AIDS is an auto immune disease.  You get sick easily, and it will most likely result in a premature death.