MISSION STATEMENT AND GOALS

he New York Association on HIV Over Fifty (NYAHOF) was formed in 1991 to address issues related to HIV/AIDS and older adults. Its purpose is to ensure that the concerns of persons over the age of fifty and their support networks are addressed, and to generate educational, programmatic, and policy initiatives in the field of aging.

NYAHOF’s members are healthcare and social service providers, consumers, persons living with HIV/AIDS, and others concerned about the epidemic’s impact on people over the age of fifty. NYAHOF is an all-volunteer task force with no paid staff.

NYAHOF’s GOALS

 Promotion of understanding in the community of the social, economic, and political impact of the HIV epidemic on persons over fifty, highlighting prevention strategies.

 Development of a common agenda to meet the needs of persons over fifty and people with HIV, and ensure appropriate access to funding and services.

 Fostering the exchange of skills and knowledge in the area of HIV and aging among healthcare agencies, advocacy groups, and others.

 Advocacy and encouragement of appropriate policies, education, training, and research to respond to the special needs of HIV-positive persons over 50 and older people involved in caring for those with HIV disease.