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Older people care for those who are ill with HIV/AIDS as well as orphaned and vulnerable children. They are also at risk of infection themselves. Our case studies illustrate the impact of the pandemic on older people.
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Michael, 62, Kenya Michael is a peer educator, teaching others how HIV is contracted and how to live with HIV/AIDS. HelpAge provided him with training to improve his skills.
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Josephine, 55, Kenya Josephine lost her to daughter to AIDS. With a loan from HelpAge she has set up a small shop. The income helps her to look after her seven orphaned grandchildren. Read Josephine's story.
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Mary, 72, Uganda 72-year-old Mary's only surviving daughter is living with HIV. She has written a memory book for all the grandchildren, to document their family history. Click to read more.
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Simon, 56, Uganda Simon is one of 100 people living with HIV who have been trained to write their will and make a memory book by Uganda Reach the Aged Association (URAA). Click to read more.
