BU Mhealth Study on HIV, Chronic Pain, and Alcohol

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"Just over half of people living with HIV in the United States are ages 50 and older [...] Older people with HIV face some special challenges, including comorbidities, isolation and stigma." If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.

HIV and Aging Today, nearly half of all people living with HIV in the United States are 50 years or older. This is mostly because people are living much longer with HIV thanks to effective treatment, and that’s good news.

To all those interested, the NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health has updated their free eBook on chronic pain and complementary health approaches.

Pain: Considering Complementary Approaches (eBook) We have collected our information on pain into an eBook you can download to your computer or mobile device.

Call or text the Behavioral Health Help Line (833-773-2245) and get directly connected to care, no insurance needed.

When you need mental health or substance use help, talk to someone who knows how to help.

Call or text the Behavioral Health Help Line (833-773-2245) and get directly connected to care, no insurance needed.

Hey , is back! Starting this Thursday, February 9, 2023.

There are thousands of diseases, conditions, and injuries that can cause chronic pain or pain that persists or recurs for longer than three months. Do you live with chronic pain? You're not alone.

In recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

In 2020, Black/African American people with diagnosed experienced stigma.

Learn more about barriers to HIV care in the comments.

Save the date!

Save the date! Join us February 7 at 3pm ET for a National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day webinar. Tune in for a panel discussion in partnership with My Brother’s Keeper on how together, we can make HIV Black history this .

Register: https://bit.ly/3INh09J
More resources: https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/library/awareness/nbhaad.html

Wishing everyone a happy and health new year!
As we get further into Winter, we wanted to share some cold weather safety tips. Certain factors like age, certain medications and medical conditions, and use of alcohol can increase risk of hypothermia. Find out more:

Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults Learn about hypothermia, or low body temperature, and its effects on older adults. Get safety tips for when it's cold outside.

Wishing a gentle holiday season to all. Our offices will be closed starting today, 12/23 at 1pm and will re-open on Tuesday, 1/3.

The holidays can be a difficult, stressful time for people with chronic pain. Everyone asks about your plans. The media–from commercials to news articles–all focus on the joy of the season with much laughter, travel plans, family gatherings, and fun social events. But for many with chronic pain, the holiday season causes more anxiety and depression because our health sidelines us from joining in the festivities. Our experience shows us that attending holiday activities can exacerbate our pain, making it even more difficult to cope.

Know that you are not alone this holiday season. If you find this time of year to be more challenging and isolating, leave a comment. Reach out to those who understand.