Comprehensive guide to activities of daily living for elderly care

As we age, most of the daily activities that used to be easy become rather difficult and demanding. Seniors suffering from old age, chronic diseases, cognitive decline such as Dementia or Alzheimer’s, mobility issues, or recovering from surgery may find the routine activities to be quite challenging. A Better Solution Home Care understands the confusion and emotional turmoil that may follow with the inability to do routine tasks. Our caregivers are professionally trained to make this transition as smooth as possible and expertly assist the seniors with Activities of Daily Living(ADLs). The six most basic Activities of Daily Living are 

Bathing and Showering 

This refers to the ability to clean one’s face and body independently as well as getting in and out of the shower without assistance. Caregivers at A Better Solution understand that this basic task can be tiring for older adults and are well-equipped to provide their assistance. This is an essential activity too as bathing and showering once a week keep the older adults fresh, energized, and hygienic. Caregivers at A Better Solution Home Care make this a priority as they understand the positive impact a clean body can have on their mental and physical health. 

Toileting 

Toileting refers to the ability to sit and get up from the toilet and clean themselves without assistance. This is the most basic activity that older adults, especially those suffering from mobility problems, require assistance with several times a day. Caregivers at A Better Solution understand the sensitive nature of the task and are well-trained to assist the seniors under their care with as much dignity and respect as they deserve. 

Dressing 

This refers to the ability to select appropriate clothes and wear them independently. This also involves grooming, for instance, clipping of nails, combing the hair, etc. As they get older, older adults tend to suffer from a decline in their cognitive function or manual dexterity and coordination. This can make putting clothes with zippers or tying up laces burdensome. Caregivers at A Better Solution Home Care help the seniors get ready every morning and assist them with putting on clean clothes and shoes. This helps them get ready for the day and look forward to the day’s activities. 

Feeding

Older adults tend to suffer from cognitive and physical decline, making them unable to feed themselves. This can seriously impact their health. Caregivers at A Better Solution understand the importance of a nutritious meal and so, assist the seniors with feeding three times a day to keep up their energy and body mass. 

Mobility

Functional mobility refers to the ability to walk, sit, or move from one place to another independently. Older adults suffering from old age, physical disability, or cognitive decline become unable to perform this and require assistance. Caregivers at A Better Solution are highly trained to assist seniors with their walks or help them move from one place to another, as per their needs and requirements. 

Transferring 

Rather similar to functional mobility, transferring involves the moving of older adults from bed to wheelchair or vice versa or from wheelchair to toilet or sofa, etc. Wheelchair-bound older adults are unable to shift themselves to their beds or other places without assistance. Caregivers at A Better Solution Home Care perform this task with the care, compassion, and respect the older adult deserves. 

Caregivers at A Better Solution are fully equipped and highly trained to assist the older adults under their care with the Activities of Daily Living, with compassion and respect.