Health and Wellness

Register for Aging Well with HIV: a Self-management Program

A six-week workshop that meets for 2 ½ hours per week. Aging Well with HIV is a workshop designed for people interested in healthy aging. It provides tools for managing HIV and other chronic conditions to help people become better self-managers.

 

The program is currently offered virtually, statewide by Philadelphia Corporation for Aging. 

Aging Well with HIV

A six-week workshop that meets for 2 ½ hours per week and helps older adults living with HIV learn how to live well. The program can be offered either in-person or virtually.

The program provides tools for managing HIV and other chronic conditions. It was developed by the Self-Management Resource Center as part of their suite of Chronic Disease Self-Management Education programs.

Activities include:

  • Taking charge of HIV and other chronic conditions 
  • Managing symptoms
  • Focus on physical activity, healthy eating, medication management, improving sleep, and breathing techniques
  • Additional topics include self-advocacy, building support, and communication

Find your local Area Agency on Aging

The Commonwealth has 52 Area Agencies on Aging to service 67 counties. A variety of programs are offered through your local Area AAA.