HIV/AIDS: FOCUSING ON THE INDIVIDUAL

Course overview

This 1 hour course is an intimate interview with Alora Gale, who was diagnosed with AIDS at the age of 6. In this illustrated interview, Alora Gale candidly discusses her diagnoses, her symptoms, her treatments, and generally how suffering from AIDS has had an impact on her life. This lesson focuses on the personal side of HIV/AIDS, and the importance in preserving individuality for those suffering from it. After completing this lesson, the student will be able to: focus on the individual and not just the disease; examine the disease from a young woman's perspective; discuss testing and reporting; understand the realities of living with HIV/AIDS; take steps for dealing with caregiver issues.