Activities of daily living can be divided into twelve categories, five of which fall under ADLs, and seven are instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). The categories of activities of daily living are: Personal hygiene – bathing and grooming Feeding…
Dementia involves a group of symptoms that progressively and irreversibly damage a person’s cognitive functions, language, and behavior. The early signs of dementia often develop gradually, so they can go unnoticed for a long time. The first symptoms of dementia…
I know this statement may be late in coming, but I needed the time to collect my thoughts and try to find the best way to articulate how I was feeling and how best to express our position. We…
Your loved one with dementia may need help with self-care and other routine activities for many reasons. They may not understand why some things need to be done, they may not understand how to perform these activities, or they may…
A lot of our clients don't use computers and we get a lot of handwritten testimonials that in this digital age don't get the recognition they deserve. We can't post names, so w had to block out the names here…
AAHC is a powerful and passionate voice promoting the value of home care. The Association is the preeminent source of home health education and provides innovative solutions to meet members’ needs. Participation is an essential component of our members’ success.
Persons with dementia may not understand instructions on how to do something, not recognize objects or know how to handle them, or get frustrated when they struggle with something. It is, therefore, important to stay calm and supportive while you…
The 5 ADLs involve basic self-care routines that we perform every day. These involve: Personal hygiene – bathing, washing hands, washing hair, grooming, oral, and nail care Feeding – the ability to feed oneself Dressing – the ability to choose…
IADL stands for instrumental activities of daily living. These routine day-to-day activities are somewhat more complex than ADLs but also affect the person’s ability to live and age independently. Seven IADLs are: Transportation and shopping – how much the person…
Activities of daily living, also known as ADLs, involve routine self-care activities we normally perform independently. However, people with chronic illnesses, injuries, or debilitating health conditions such as dementia often need everyday assistance with basic tasks and activities of daily…