What are the 5 ADLs?
The 5 ADLs involve basic self-care routines that we perform every day. These involve: Personal hygiene – bathing, washing hands, washing hair, grooming, oral, and
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The 5 ADLs involve basic self-care routines that we perform every day. These involve: Personal hygiene – bathing, washing hands, washing hair, grooming, oral, and
IADL stands for instrumental activities of daily living. These routine day-to-day activities are somewhat more complex than ADLs but also affect the person’s ability to
Dementia is not a specific disease but a group of symptoms that involve a decline in one’s cognitive functioning, behavior, and social skills. Dementia typically
Wandering is one of the greatest concerns for dementia patients’ families and caregivers. Research shows that six in ten people with dementia wander. People with
Dementia destroys brain cells, causing the person to lose the ability to speak and to understand speech (aphasia). The person typically has difficulties remembering the
Sleep is a common source of stress for dementia patients’ caregivers and family members. Understanding the factors that cause the person with dementia to have