Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

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Abstract

Activities of daily living are usually defined as skills needed in typical daily self-care. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are more complex skills beyond basic self-care, and their measurement evaluates how individuals function in their homes, workplaces, and outdoor environments. T... view more

Activities of daily living are usually defined as skills needed in typical daily self-care. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are more complex skills beyond basic self-care, and their measurement evaluates how individuals function in their homes, workplaces, and outdoor environments. The skills that pertain to IADLs are exposed to dysfunctions resulting from aging or illness. Reductions in those skills may begin to cause problems with independence but these problems can be solved with the help of others - for example, family members, social workers, and nurses.... view less

Classification
Gerontology

Free Keywords
aging; medicine; disability; disease; health care; sociology of health

Collection Title
The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Family Studies

Editor
Shehan, Constance L.; Duncan, Melanie

Document language
English

Publication Year
2016

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell

City
Hoboken

Page/Pages
p. 1148-1151

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119085621.wbefs148

ISBN
978-1-119-08562-1

Status
Preprint; peer reviewed

Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications