Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are essential tasks of daily life. ADL s include activities such as:
- Eating & drinking
- Dressing & bathing
- Toileting & continence
- Walking & transferring
- Hygiene & grooming
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) are basic daily tasks that are NOT essential to survival, but which a person should be able to do in order to function independently. IADL s include:
- Meal preparation & clean-up
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Shopping
- Using the phone
- Driving or taking public transportation
- Taking medications properly
- Managing money
If you live in the areas of Bexar County and surrounding communities; and would like more information about how our CAREGivers can help older individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, call us today: 210.614.1132.
