As we age, many essential tasks that once felt like second nature can become more difficult, such as cleaning the house, cooking dinner and taking a bath. These Activities of Daily Living, or ADLs, help to identify how much assistance an older loved one might need to maintain independent living.<\/span><\/p>\n Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are the basic and routine tasks one must perform to live independently. Dr. Sidney Katz coined this list as \u201cActivities of Daily Living\u201d in 1950 as an indicator of a person\u2019s functional status. Seniors may struggle to manage these essential tasks as they age. Developing health issues can also hinder the ability to complete these daily activities.<\/span><\/p>\n ADLs include:<\/strong><\/p>\n A person\u2019s level of independence is based on their ability to perform these tasks. However, a subtle change in ability may not require a drastic lifestyle change. For example, some may only need a gentle reminder or minor assistance with tying their shoes.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), like ADLs, are important for living independently but require more complex thinking and organizational skills. While significant, they are not necessarily performed on a daily basis. As we age, we begin to lose the ability to perform IADLs before ADLs.<\/span><\/p>\n IADLs include:<\/strong><\/p>\n As your loved ones get older, recognizing their capability ensures that they will receive the support and assistance needed to maintain their quality of life. Changes in ability can happen suddenly or gradually, so use the following checklist periodically to assess the proper level of care your loved one needs and determine their ability to age in place.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)?<\/h2>\n
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\nWhat are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n
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needed<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>Bathing<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Oral care<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Grooming<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Dressing<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Walking<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Toileting<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Eating<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Shopping<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Cooking<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Housework<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Laundry<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Managing finances<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr> Using the telephone<\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n
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