Using a person’s functioning level as it relates to Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) can help with determining the level of care assistance your loved one needs. Use this easy list to get a baseline of needs built on the actual activities it takes to maintain independence.
ADL / IADL CHECKLIST
• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are activities in which people engage on a day-to-day basis. These are everyday personal care activities that are fundamental to caring for oneself and maintaining independence. • Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) are activities related to independent living and are valuable for evaluating a person’s ability to care for himself or herself. and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) can help with determining the level of care assistance your loved one needs. Use this easy list to get a baseline Using a person’s functioning level as it relates to Activities of Daily Living (ADL) of needs built on the actual activities it takes to maintain independence.
Use the Activities of Daily Living and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living lists below, and check the level of function for your loved one as it relates to each activity.
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
ADL Function
Independent Needs Help Dependent
Cannot Do
Bathing
Dressing
Grooming
Dental hygiene
Toileting
Transferring bed/chair
Walking
Climbing stairs
Eating
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ADL / IADL Checklist
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)
IADL Function
Independent Needs Help Dependent Cannot Do
Shopping
Cooking
Managing medications Using the phone and looking up numbers Housework Laundry Driving or using public transportation
a referral for care) to provide the appropriate type and level of assistance. Determining the type of ADL and IADL care that is needed also enables a clear idea of whether or not staying at home with care is an option. For further assistance in determining appropriate care needs, or for a comprehensive care assessment by a professional, contact Cedarhurst Senior Living .
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