A.K. is currently unemployed due to his osteoarthritis and the pain he experiences performing ADL’s. He is currently on disability, which is where his income comes from, due to his condition and his current total hip replacement. Work provided many positive aspects for him such as socializing with his co-workers and being able to provide for him. The limitations he has due to his osteoarthritis and pain have strained his ability to work for a living, which is causing him to become severely depressed and agitated. Family and Relationships: Not only does pain interfere with work, but also it restricts participation in other roles, including those essential to family life, such as being a parent, managing a household or maintaining intimate
