Advice for Caregivers
Taking care of someone living with HIV/AIDS can sometimes be hard for caregivers. You also may find it difficult or a challenge to discuss HIV with the person you care about.
Below is a link to Living Positive Resource Centre in the Okanagan containing some tips to help you.
You can also call AIDS Vancouver Island's Infoline for more information. The AIDS Info line is 1 800-665-2437 or 250-384-2366 in Greater Victoria. The Info Line is available Monday to Friday 9 - 5pm except holidays.
Link: Advice for Caregivers
While serious illness can be present in anyone's life, AIDS has posed new challenges for everyone: not only individuals with AIDS, but also their families and friends. People who are in the prime of their lives may become ill, and have their lives severely affected. Their suffering and fear will be shared by the people close to them.
When someone you know has AIDS related illness, you may feel helpless or inadequate. If they have been a good friend you may say, "Just call if you need anything." Then out of fear or insecurity you may dread the call, when it comes.
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