LIFE+ : Healthy Ageing with HIV
Run by Universiti Malaya. Co-organised by PT Foundation and Ruang Malaysia.
A one-day community event on healthy ageing with HIV. It's open to adults of every age: older adults living it now, younger adults planning ahead, and the caregivers and friends who support them. Join us for conversation, wellbeing check-ins, games, music, creative reflection and a shared lunch.
Below the line. Isolation, stigma, silence and worry can creep in as we grow older with HIV. They are common, and they are not your fault. Noticing them is the first step up.
Healthy ageing is more than medical care
Living well, with good health and joy, at every age.
Keeping choice, control and confidence in daily life.
Meaningful relationships, purpose and connection.
Knowing your support and speaking up for your needs.
Hidden health needs behind good HIV control
Effective treatment means more people are reaching older age. Studies at Universiti Malaya Medical Centre show what that can bring.
of adults on HIV treatment at UMMC had high blood pressure, and over half were first diagnosed through study screening.
Chong et al., 2020of people with severe mental health symptoms had not been recognised clinically.
Chong et al., 2020were socially isolated. Isolation and severe stress were linked to lower cognitive scores.
Neelamegam et al., 2024higher risk of death for adults diagnosed at 50 or older, who often present later.
Wong et al., 2023LIFE+ Wellbeing Stations
Every activity is optional. Join in seated, with help, or simply by watching. Check-ins are voluntary, private and supervised, and they are not a diagnosis.
MOOD+
Short one-to-one check-in on mood, stress and worry, with supervised counselling trainees.
MEMORY+
Quick memory and thinking check, one-to-one, with trained health students.
MOVE+
Seated dance, joget and stretching to golden-oldies music. Rest breaks any time.
PLAY+
Bingo, congkak, dam haji, carrom and word games, with small prizes. Large print, no rush.
CONNECT+
Conversation cards, partner activities and shared stories. Speak, write, point or just listen.
Come as you are
We will never ask about your HIV status. Your details are used only to organise LIFE+ and are seen only by the organising team. Younger adults, caregivers, family and friends are all warmly welcome.