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Instrumental ADLs

Complex tasks that are necessary for truly independent living. Skill levels ranging from proficient to needing assistance are measured in the areas of cooking, medication management, shopping, communicating, managing finances, transportation, and performing household chores and tasks.

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Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Defined
There are 8 instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) that are used to determine a senior’s ability to be self-sufficient and what services are needed to support living independently.
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Elder Self-Neglect: A Harmful, Hidden Hazard
Elder self-neglect is one of the more common forms of elder abuse but few people understand that serious dangers that it poses to the health of their elderly loved ones.
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Instrumental ADLs Questions

What kind of living arrangement is best for sister in mid 60's with moderate Alzheimer's?
Topics: Activities of Daily Living, Alzheimer's & Dementia
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jeannegibbs
Answered May 14, 2018
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I feel like my mother's AL facility is gouging me. How can I know for sure what her care needs are?
Topics: Assisted Living, Care Plan, Paying for Care
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Isthisrealyreal
Answered Apr 22, 2018
52 answers
How much does it cost to have someone give mom a bath?
Topics: Activities of Daily Living, Home Care
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SkyPuncher
Answered Apr 10, 2018
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Can anyone tell me the levels of home care?
Topics: Activities of Daily Living, Home Care
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SkyPuncher
Answered Apr 10, 2018
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Do home health aides help with bills?
Topics: Activities of Daily Living, Home Health Care
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MACinCT
Answered Apr 10, 2018
6 answers
What "services" do home care agencies provide? Is there extra cost for any?
Topics: Activities of Daily Living, Home Care
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97yroldmom
Answered Apr 10, 2018
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Instrumental ADLs Discussions

Faith that things will change or get better...
Topics: Burnout, Depression, Family Caregiver
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Commented Feb 12, 2018
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