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Local HIV long‑term survivor urges continued county support for Aging Well program
Summary
A Multnomah County resident and participant in Cascade AIDS Project's Aging Well program thanked the county for past support and emphasized the ongoing need for local services for older adults living with HIV.
Gene Bishop, a 68‑year‑old man who described himself as an HIV long‑term survivor and a participant in Cascade AIDS Project’s Aging Well program, spoke during the board’s public comment period on June 5 and thanked the board for its past support of local HIV services.
Bishop said he is HIV‑undetectable and credited medication and local programs with helping him remain healthy and socially connected. He described unique health concerns for older adults living with HIV, including accelerated aging effects on the cardiovascular system, bones and brain health, and urged continued local support for services and programming.
Bishop also expressed concern about federal funding reductions he said threaten HIV organizations and research, and told the board local programs such as Aging Well remain important as federal support shifts.
Why it matters: Programs that help older adults living with HIV avoid isolation and access services have ongoing needs for local funding and outreach. Bishop’s remarks framed Aging Well as an important community resource for older survivors.
Bishop’s comments were part of public testimony and did not trigger immediate board action.
