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 San Jose, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Saratogo or Campbell and would like more information about how our CAREGivers can help older individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, call us today: 563.359.0027.
