Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) vs Activities
of Daily Living (ADL)
Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) is considered
those activities which are less basic than the traditional ADL’s; activities
such as shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and taking
clients to and from medical appointments.
Traditional ADL include bathing, dressing, assistance with
eating, brushing teeth, and the like.
Ellen Hoyt and Kathy Strout
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