Degenerative Diseases and HIV/AIDS DISCUSSION

Degenerative Diseases

DISCUSSION 1

I

n this discussion, read “The Experience of Disease: Psychosocial Aspects of Movement Disorder”

(Jacopini, 2000), “Caregiver Bodywork: Family Members Experiences of Caring for a Person With

Motor Neuron Disease” (Ray & Street, 2006), and

“Biopsychosocial Predictors of Depressive Mood

in People With Parkinson’s Disease” (Moore, et.al, 2007

)

.

Revie

w the Instructor Guidance.

For this discussion, refer to the information in the

SOC313 Family Document

.

Ella’s father, Frederic,

has

Parkinson’s disease.

In 30

0

-

35

0 words

, given what you know about the members of the family,

analyze and comment on the potential effects this condition/illness might have on them. Select two

individuals from different gener

ations and analyze the similarities and differences in their

perspectives on this condition from the lens of their stage of life and development. Explain the kinds

of emotional and/or behavioral changes that might be expected. How might the various family

members react to them?

Support your claims with research from at least one scholarly source beyond your textbook.

Use

APA format

in this discussion.

DISCUSSION 2

HIV/AIDS

I

n your textbook, watch the Annie Lennox:

Why I Am an HIV/AIDS Activist video, and re

view the

Instructor Guidance.

For this discussion, reference the information in the

SOC313 Family

Document

.

Mike Maldonado lost his husband, Dan, of 10 years to AIDS. After being tested, Mike

learned that he is HIV positive.

Examine the biological basis for social, psychological, and physical problems related to his

diagnosis. Comment specifically on how the

y pertain to Mike’s psychological state.

Based on their

cultural and traditional beliefs, as well as their concerns for his health, comment on how Mike’s

family members might react to the news about this diagnosis.

What are some common thoughts,

beliefs,

biases, and fears that might be held by Mike, his family, friends, and his community because

of their sociocultural experiences?

Integrating what you have learned from the readings and video,

what information would you want Mike’s family to have in order

to understand and be supportive of

Mike at this time?

Your ini

tial post must be a

minimum of 3

50 words

with at least one scholarly source beyond your

textbook.

Use

APA format

for this discussion.

Degenerative Diseases

DISCUSSION 1

In this discussion, read “The Experience of Disease: Psychosocial Aspects of Movement Disorder”

(Jacopini, 2000), “Caregiver Bodywork: Family Members Experiences of Caring for a Person With

Motor Neuron Disease” (Ray & Street, 2006), and “Biopsychosocial Predictors of Depressive Mood

in People With Parkinson’s Disease” (Moore, et.al, 2007). Review the Instructor Guidance.

For this discussion, refer to the information in the SOC313 Family Document. Ella’s father, Frederic,

has Parkinson’s disease. In 300-350 words, given what you know about the members of the family,

analyze and comment on the potential effects this condition/illness might have on them. Select two

individuals from different generations and analyze the similarities and differences in their

perspectives on this condition from the lens of their stage of life and development. Explain the kinds

of emotional and/or behavioral changes that might be expected. How might the various family

members react to them?

Support your claims with research from at least one scholarly source beyond your textbook. Use

APA format in this discussion.

DISCUSSION 2

HIV/AIDS

In your textbook, watch the Annie Lennox: Why I Am an HIV/AIDS Activist video, and review the

Instructor Guidance. For this discussion, reference the information in the SOC313 Family

Document. Mike Maldonado lost his husband, Dan, of 10 years to AIDS. After being tested, Mike

learned that he is HIV positive.

Examine the biological basis for social, psychological, and physical problems related to his

diagnosis. Comment specifically on how they pertain to Mike’s psychological state. Based on their

cultural and traditional beliefs, as well as their concerns for his health, comment on how Mike’s

family members might react to the news about this diagnosis. What are some common thoughts,

beliefs, biases, and fears that might be held by Mike, his family, friends, and his community because

of their sociocultural experiences? Integrating what you have learned from the readings and video,

what information would you want Mike’s family to have in order to understand and be supportive of

Mike at this time?

Your initial post must be a minimum of 350 words with at least one scholarly source beyond your

textbook. Use APA format for this discussion.