Case Study Huntington's Disease

Charles Sabine found out that he had the gene for Huntington's when he was in his late 30s and is now in the early stages where he is experiencing symptoms such as difficulty with speech and swallowing, motivation to begin and complete basic tasks, and depressive symptoms. His father passed away from Huntington's and his brother also has it, but his brother was further along with the disease than where he is currently. One thing that I found interesting about his case is the extreme toll that the disease took on his ability to make decisions and stay motivated when doing tasks. He was a former journalist and reporter, which is a great occupation to tie into his treatments in OT. Currently, Charles is a huge advocate for the disease and spends much of his time spreading awareness.