A mother's story of her son's struggle with and subsequent death due to complications resulting from AIDS was compared and contrasted with the experiences of other AIDS patients. This article examines some of the particular problems faced by those dying of AIDS in regard to physical health and legal, social, and psychological issues, as well as changes in attitudes toward persons dying of AIDS. In conclusion, the article asks and proposes answers to the following question: What currently is being done to help people who are living with and dying of AIDS?
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