SOC 313 WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT
, SOC313 - WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT
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Parkinson’s Disease Case Study
INSTRUCTIONS: You should review Chapters 1, 2 & 9 before completing the template. Details are required for each section. If you
include enough detail for each section, the template portion of the final document will be at least five double-spaced pages in length,
which meets the paper length requirements. Include APA citations within the Response column where appropriate. You must use a
minimum of three scholarly resources within the assignment. List your references in APA format on the last row of this template. All
citations and references must be in APA style according to the Ashford Writing Center guidelines. Once you complete the template,
upload the document to the Week 2 Assignment section of the course.
REQUIRED ELEMENTS RESPONSE
Briefly define Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson's disease is a chronic condition that affects the nervous system. It is unknown what
• What physical changes occur related causes Parkinson's disease, but it is a neurological disorder that affect the brain cells, and there
to the onset of the disease? is no known cure for it at this present time. It causes impaired balance, slow movements,
• What are the possible psychological stiffness of the arms and legs which makes it difficult for a person to partake in any physical
changes with PD? activities. This disease usually affects people over 50 years of age and the symptoms worsen
• What system(s) are affected? as the disease progress and may even affect a person’s ability to speak. This disease does not
• What is the prognosis? affect everyone in the same manner, some people may experience a few of the symptoms,
• What are the treatments and while someone else experience all the symptoms and are not able to function normally.
therapies?
System affected are: Loss of movements, speech and writing changes. Early in the disease:
shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, difficulty with walking.
Treatments are: Medication, Rehabilitation programs, and Surgery. Regular exercise, sound
nutrition, & patient & caregiver education are essential for optimal treatment.
This makes most patients rely on family and friends for survival. As a result, there are various
programs which have been developed to cater for people suffering from the illness.
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, SOC313 - WEEK 2 ASSIGNMENT
ENTER YOUR NAME IN THE BOX ABOVE
Parkinson’s Disease Case Study
INSTRUCTIONS: You should review Chapters 1, 2 & 9 before completing the template. Details are required for each section. If you
include enough detail for each section, the template portion of the final document will be at least five double-spaced pages in length,
which meets the paper length requirements. Include APA citations within the Response column where appropriate. You must use a
minimum of three scholarly resources within the assignment. List your references in APA format on the last row of this template. All
citations and references must be in APA style according to the Ashford Writing Center guidelines. Once you complete the template,
upload the document to the Week 2 Assignment section of the course.
REQUIRED ELEMENTS RESPONSE
Briefly define Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson's disease is a chronic condition that affects the nervous system. It is unknown what
• What physical changes occur related causes Parkinson's disease, but it is a neurological disorder that affect the brain cells, and there
to the onset of the disease? is no known cure for it at this present time. It causes impaired balance, slow movements,
• What are the possible psychological stiffness of the arms and legs which makes it difficult for a person to partake in any physical
changes with PD? activities. This disease usually affects people over 50 years of age and the symptoms worsen
• What system(s) are affected? as the disease progress and may even affect a person’s ability to speak. This disease does not
• What is the prognosis? affect everyone in the same manner, some people may experience a few of the symptoms,
• What are the treatments and while someone else experience all the symptoms and are not able to function normally.
therapies?
System affected are: Loss of movements, speech and writing changes. Early in the disease:
shaking, rigidity, slowness of movement, difficulty with walking.
Treatments are: Medication, Rehabilitation programs, and Surgery. Regular exercise, sound
nutrition, & patient & caregiver education are essential for optimal treatment.
This makes most patients rely on family and friends for survival. As a result, there are various
programs which have been developed to cater for people suffering from the illness.
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