Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
ADLs; Basic tasks of everyday life assessed in the categories of dressing, bathing, eating, transferring, continence, and toileting.
Activities of Daily Living Articles
Understanding Activities of Daily Living: Checklists, Assessments, and More
Assessing basic ADLs and instrumental ADLs helps determine the level of care a senior needs and what programs and benefits they may be eligible for.
2 CommentsInstrumental Activities of Daily Living Defined
Unlike basic activities of daily living (ADLs) that relate to personal care and are central to day-to-day function, IADLs are more complex tasks that are necessary for truly independent living.
1 CommentShould Your Elderly Parent Continue Living at Home?
Evaluate your elderly parent's ability to age in place by conducting a thorough assessment to determine if they are physically and mentally able to continue living in their own home.
42 CommentsNeeds Assessment: The First Step When Moving to Senior Housing
Senior living communities conduct a needs assessment that measures potential residents’ physical and cognitive abilities to ensure that a senior’s needs match the services the community is able to provide.
0 CommentsHow to Make a Care Plan for the Elderly
An elder care plan can be a scheduling tool, an informal agreement with an aging loved one, or a formal contract used to coordinate payment for care services. Learn how to create a plan of care that will help you stay focused and organized.
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Activities of Daily Living Questions
Are there transportation options for senior loved ones?
29 Answerslkdrymom Answered Mar 24, 2024My daughter is insisting that someone will not be accepted at assisted living unless they can transfer by themself. Is this true?
23 AnswersIsthisrealyreal Answered Mar 24, 2024My father smokes a pipe on the patio daily. Would an assisted living facility allow him to smoke?
11 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Mar 20, 2024Why do elderly men have this very bad smell?
10 AnswersIsthisrealyreal Replied Mar 5, 2024
Activities of Daily Living Discussions
How can I manage my weak stomach?
15 CommentsBurntCaregiver Commented Feb 29, 2024Podcasts anyone?
29 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Feb 6, 2024Making doctor appointments on-line. Any advice?
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3 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Jan 2023