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Parkinson’s disease exhibited by Louis
After watching the “Louis Louis” video, answer the following questions. It is recommended you download this worksheet and print to record notes while viewing the video. Once you have formulated your final responses, you can type on this worksheet, save as Word document then submit.
1. When asked about what he would say to people just finding out that they have Parkinson’s disease, Louis states that he would tell them, “You got a long road. A hard road. An ugly road. But make the best of it. You need a sense of humor. Have fun.”
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| 2. A. What three concepts associated with chronic illness/disability/palliative care were apparent in Louis’ story?
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| 3. A. Describe Louis’ greatest physical and psychosocial challenges.
B. How did he overcome or attempt to overcome these challenges?
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| 4. Examine adaptive/coping responses by Louis in his will to survive. Provide specific one example to support your answer |
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| 5. A. Identify two priority concerns/issues related to Louis’s diagnosis.
B. What therapeutic interventions would you suggest to address these C. What specific education would you include in Louis’ plan of care in promoting his |
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| 6. A. Identify sources of support for Louis apparent in the film.
B. Describe a scene in film that readily exemplifies his support system. |
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| 7. Bruce (son) discusses that his father only trusted immediate family, Ann and Cynthia (daughters). A. What environmental concerns or issues would you address in working with Louis and his family during his socialization into the community and living alone? B. What recommendations would you make to attend to these concerns or issues? |
| Parkinson’s disease exhibited by Louis
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| 8. A. Describe Louis’ family response to his health status.
B. Discuss the family dynamics when Ann was talking to Cynthia about the |
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| 9. At the end of his life, Louis whispers to his family to “let me go.” His daughter states she is not sure that they did the right thing (not putting their father on life support). A. How would you respond to her statement? |
| 10. A. What did you learn about yourself from viewing “Louis, Louis”?
B. How will you use your personal insight gained from Louis’ story in your professional practice? |