According to the CDC, the majority of seniors can handle some or most of their ADLs (activities of daily living) relatively well. But when it comes to IADLs (instrumental activities of daily living), most need all the help they can get to accomplish most, if not all of these activities.
What are IADLs?
IADLs are everyday activities that, just like ADLs, are essential for independent living. While ADLs are more basic, IADLs are still crucial, but more complicated.
At Eliteservices Homecare, we find that the majority of long-term care admissions to aging and nursing facilities are actually a result of the inability to handle IADLs. This is understandable seeing that IADLs are more complicated when compared to ADLs. They are also more sensitive and, if entrusted to the wrong person, can expose seniors to a lot of danger.
However, with the right kind of in-home care for seniors and other individuals, struggling with IADLs doesn’t automatically have to translate into admission to a facility or institution.
Our non-medical home care services in Cumberland County, and its surroundings are specifically meant to enhance the independence of seniors and others who may require assistance with their IADLs for any reason.
We know that we cannot touch and change lives unless our clients are able to trust us with their most sensitive tasks. And we know there’s no shortcut to that – we have to earn their trust, and we intend to do exactly that by providing nothing short of an honest and transparent service.
We are ready to assist you or your loved one with the following IADLs:
- Money management
- Bills management/Paying bills
- Connecting with friends and family digitally
- Getting around/transportation
- Housekeeping
- Grocery shopping
- Pet care
- Meal planning and preparation
- Dropping off and picking up dry cleaning
- Sending and collecting packages and other errands
- Collecting prescriptions and/or medications from the doctor’s office
- And others.
Our IADL assistance services are delivered under the supervision and direction of an RN, MD or an experienced healthcare provider.
To learn more about our IADLs services or to schedule a free in-home assessment, click here.