Today the world recognizes World AIDS Day. According to UNAIDS estimates, 33.4 million people are now living with HIV, including 2.1 million children. World AIDS Day, first observed in December 1988, is dedicated to raising money, increasing awareness, fighting prejudice, and improving education. The World AIDS Day theme for 2010 is “Universal Access and Human Rights.”

Live Oak Pharmacy is proud to announce the creation of our newest community “HIV & Aging.” 27 percent of Americans diagnosed with HIV are now 50 or older and by 2015 that percentage could double according to a report conducted by the AIDS Community Research Initiative of America (ACRIA). Additionally that same report surveyed about 1000 HIV positive men & women and found that “91 percent are battling other chronic medical conditions associated with age, including arthritis, neuropathies and high blood pressure.”

Our goal at Live Oak Pharmacy is to create both an online and off line community of health care practitioners and the public to address these concerns, answer questions and develop solutions. Please join us today by liking our new facebook page: HIV & Aging. In the coming weeks we will be adding a new page to our Web site as well as begin the planning stages for meetings in the new year to address this issue.

Live Oak Pharmacy is an Austin Compounding Pharmacy. We focus on an integrative approach to healthcare and we’re committed to the flight against HIV. To learn more about Live Oak Pharmacy, an Austin Pharmacy, visit our Austin downtown pharmacy location at 1611 W 5th Street or visit us online at http://LiveOakRx.com