Two Catagories Of "Activities Of Daily Living"

Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)
Have you heard people talk about the “activities of daily living” or ADL’s? About one fourth of elderly Americans need help with these personal care activities. A big part of your job is probably to assist your clients as they perform their ADL’s. The activities of daily living include seven personal care activities:

1. Eating
2. Toileting
3. Dressing
4. Bathing
5. Walking
6. Getting in and out of a bed or a chair
7. Getting outside

Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL’s)
You may also have heard about “instrumental activities of daily living”. IADL’s are important activities— especially for people who live on their own. These “instrumental” activities include six home management activities:

1. Preparing meals
2. Shopping for personal items
3. Managing money
4. Using the telephone
5. Doing heavy housework
6. Doing light housework

Welcome to Washington State Adult Family Homes

As an owner and operator of a successful Adult Family Home in the state of Washington I would like to welcome you to the greatest type of assisted living that you can find for your loved one. Adult Family Homes are a perfect alternative the to most common living situation for the senior client. We offer more home like settings with personal attention to care and assistance with the activities of daily living.
Adult Family Homes are private homes that are situated in residential areas with a maximum of six patients living in the home. We are staffed 24 hours a day and offer personal care and attention to the patient (client).
Adult Family Homes vary in care and staffing options allowing you to find the one that best suits your loved ones needs. Some homes offer state licensed specialty care in particular areas such as Mental Health, Dementia, and Developmental Disabilities, Brain Trauma, and Stroke.
Adult Family Homes are as varied as the people that own and operate them. Some homes are owned and operated by the same person. Some are owned by one person and operated  by another. Some homes have caregivers that speak secondary languages to English, such as Korean, Chinese and more, making them cater specifically to particular clients.
Adult Family Homes are licensed by the state and local municipalities and must comply by strict laws and regulations to ensure the best care for your loved one. It is extremely important to verify any home you may be touring and considering to place your loved one in, that they have active, up to date licenses.
I look forward to providing useful information for both the family of clients as well as the owners and operators of Adult Family Homes in the State of Washington.
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