What kinds of care services does your loved one need? Case managers and health care agencies often identify needs in terms of six Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)—routine activities that people generally do without assistance.
Eating
Dressing
Bathing
Transferring (getting out of bed; getting out of chairs)
Toileting (grooming and personal hygiene)
Continence (mental and physical ability to use a restroom)
Instrumental Activities of daily living (IDALs)
Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are more complex, learned skills needed to live independently. These skills usually include the following: