Self-care performance

Identify common assessments of ADL and IADL used for older adults.

Identify intervention strategies for enabling self-care performance.

How would you prioritize your approach to evaluation and intervention of ADL and IADL?

Describe factors that interact to influence the ability of seniors to perform ADL and IADL.

Discuss the importance of functional performance in ADL and IADL as related to self-identity, psychological well-being, health, and wellness.

List significant predictors of limitations in ADL and IADL function.

In what ways might environmental circumstances affect client performance, and how might this be relevant in framing intervention?  Why might environmental modifications increase or support performance of basic self-care and IADL?

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