Assistant with Activities
of Daily Living
The Assistant with Activities of Daily Living are a series of basic activities performed by individuals on a daily basis necessary for independent living at home or in the community. There are many variations on the definition of the activities of daily living, but most organizations agree there are 5 basic categories.
1. Personal hygiene – bathing/showering, grooming, nail care, and oral care
2. Dressing – the ability to make appropriate clothing decisions and physically dress/undress oneself
3. Eating – the ability to feed oneself, though not necessarily the capability to prepare food
4. Maintaining continence – both the mental and physical capacity to use a restroom, including the ability to get on and off the toilet and cleaning oneself
5. Transferring/Mobility- moving oneself from seated to standing, getting in and out of bed, and the ability to walk independently from one location to another
Whether or not an individual is capable of performing these activities on their own or if they rely on a family caregiver for assistance to perform them serves a comparative measure of their independence.
What are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living?
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IDLs) are those actions that are not necessary for functional living, but the actions that allow a person to perform complex skills. The term instrumental activity is a traditional term in the assisted living service definitions and descriptions. By assessing an individual’s ability to perform them will give a clear picture of their physical and mental condition.
Examples of Instrumental Activities of Daily Living
- Managing Finances – Managing money and paying bills.
- Housework – Basic cleaning and maintaining of home.
- Shopping – Grocery shopping and clothes shopping.
- Telephone Use – Using a phone or other forms of communication.
- Technology Use – Using a computer, TV remote, etc.
- Medication Management – Administering medication at proper times and dosage.
- Community Mobility – Moving around from place to place in a given area.
- Meal Preparation and Cleanup – Preparing meals and cleaning up afterward.
In many instances, a person might be able to perform several activities on their own, but may need some help with a few. The amount of support needed depends on the level of performance. By observing and assessing, one can decide whether or not a residential care home is best.
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