I've seen a few pieces over the last couple of years that are about the inevitable. I'm not going to cite them, because none of them offered anything specific. The gist of these articles was, for the 1st time more HIV+ people are dying, but not of HIV or related illnesses. They're passing due to other, usually age related, health matters like cardiovascular issues or cancer.
Most realize this is actually an accomplishment. Others seem saddened & brought down, like they failed. If you're lucky medical treatment, even for HIV, gives you the now, maybe tomorrow, but not forever. These people contracted HIV in the 80s & 90s. Many of them are in their late 60s & older.
As sad this might be, these deaths weren't the direct result of HIV. Even if they were helped along due to the virus, these are still ailments associated with getting older. If the HIV doesn't off you, then something else will, but that's always been the case.
Cya....
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