ADL's are activites of daily living. Activites of daily living are the things we can do on our own when younger throughout the day. ADL's help us live independently. Simply waking up, jumping out of bed, and getting dressed is performing activites of daily living. Belwo are some ADL's.
Eating is an ADL. Can the senior prepare a meal and eat it on their own.
Bathing is an ADL. Can the senior do their own shower completing oral, and hair care.
Dressing is an ADL. Can the senior dress themselves in freshly laundered street clothes approprate for the season.
Toileting is an ADL. Can the senior urinate and have a bowel movement in the toilet on their own, and clean self up after.
Transferring is an ADL. Can the senior get in and out of chairs, vehicles, etc. on their own.
Incontinnence is an ADL. Can the senior use the adult breifs, or pads on their own to reduce skin damage with incontinence.
Home Care Path www.homecarepath.com staff help seniors who experience a loss of the ability to perform activites of daily living on their own. This is a way of helping seniors maintain their independence.
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