Living with HIV - Where to start

Gifford, Allen L.; Lorig, Kate; Laurent, Diana. Living well with HIV and AIDS.
Palo Alto, Calif., Bull Publishing Company, 2005
Call number: D 100 LIV 2005 (Click on call number to borrow this book!)
"A positive diagnosis for HIV/AIDS, for many today, takes on the nature of a longterm illness, similar in many ways to heart disease, diabetes, or arthritis. It impacts every aspect of an individual's life including eating, working, exercise, personal relationships, and sex. As with any chronic illness, the key lies in becoming a good selfmanager. Particularly helpful for friends and family as well as both professional and lay audiences Living Well with HIV & AIDS is among the standards in the field. "

The first year HIV : an essential guide for the newly diagnosed.
Grodeck, Brett. New York: Marlowe & Company, 2003
Call number: D 100 GRO 2003 (Click on call number to borrow this book!)
The First Year(tm)-HIV uses a unique approach-guiding readers through their first seven days following diagnosis, then the next three weeks of their first month, and finally the next eleven months of their first year-to provide answers and advice that will help everyone newly diagnosed with HIV come to terms with their condition and the lifestyle changes that accompany it. Starting with the day of diagnosis, author Brett Grodeck provides vital information about the nature of HIV, choosing the right doctors, treatment options, coping mechanisms, holistic alternatives, and much more. The First Year(tm)-HIV will be a supportive and educational resource for everyone who wants to take an active role in the management of their condition.

Positive living manual
Vancouver: British Columbia Persons with AIDS Society (BCPWA), 2004
Call number: D 100 POS 2004 (Click on call number to borrow this book!)
Online access
The third edition of the Positive Living Manual (PLM) offers a range of information about living with HIV/AIDS, the basics for newly diagnosed, treatment information, lifestyle choices, advocacy issues, risk reduction tips, end-of-life planning and community resources.