The needs of someone living with HIV…. are like the need of the rest of the community

Emotional

• Love
• Joy
• Caring
• Laughter
• Support Groups
• Stress Management
• Self Esteem
• Support from friends and family
• Acceptance of the community
• Contribute to family and society
• Enjoy life with loved ones

Mental

• Understanding the virus
• Understand the medicines
• Adapting to changes in lifestyle
• Learning about prevention
• Knowing the Universal Precaution
• Sharing information with others
• Living positively
• Keeping up to date with new information
• Aware of the services and programs available

Physical

• Access to medical and support services
• A clean, calm and safe place to live
• Good nutrition and exercise
• Help with addictions
• Anti-retroviral and prescriptions
• Nutritional supplements
• Relief of symptoms
• Complimentary therapies
• Alternative therapies
• Traditional medicines
• Sleep
• Safety

Spiritual

• Prayers
• Meditation
• Smudging
• Belief in the Creator
• The eagle Feather
• Traditional Ceremonies
• Cold Water Bath
• Singing, Drumming, Dancing
• A Connection to Mother Earth
• The Sweat lodge and Longhouse
• Respect for Elders and Traditions

Courtesy: BC Aboriginal AIDS awareness progr

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