Bill Hall, a 71-year-old HIV survivor, has faced numerous health issues including depression, heart disease, and cancer. He contracted HIV from anonymous sex and has lived alone for most of his adult life. LGBTQ+ seniors, like Hall and others, often struggle with isolation, anxiety, and depression due to past trauma and the AIDS epidemic. Many lack adequate social support as they age. Long-term HIV survivors face additional challenges as their health deteriorates, triggering post-traumatic stress. Not having access to LGBTQ-friendly and age-friendly services compounds these difficulties. Despite these challenges, individuals like Hall and Donald Bell strive to embrace aging and inspire others in their community.
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LGBTQ+ people relive old traumas as they age on their own
