Wednesday, December 31 2008 - Aging WITH HIV
Dennis Golay and Larry Gibson - larger >>
Drugs that combat HIV have prolonged millions of lives. But for some older people, these drugs are also making them age faster.
Larry Gibson and Dennis Golay are in their 60s. They've been together for 27 years, and both have felt the side effects from their medications. Dennis lost his teeth, had a heart attack and developed a humped back. Larry's skull protruded outwards and he's undergone numerous facial injections. Despite their wavering health, Larry and Dennis have outlived 60 of their closest friends.
They talk with Dick Gordon about how they maintain their optimism - and how a pact they made two decades ago keeps them moving forward.
- Read Dennis and Larry's article "With HIV, growing older faster"
- Learn more about the Desert AIDS Project