It has become increasingly important for us to practice our Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), even in today’s times. We saw how the importance of cleaning was increased due to COVID-19 outburst. And help with our finances might come in handy in the event of another shutdown.
So, it should be the part of our lives that we take most seriously. It will help us stay clean and healthy. If we are healthy, our futures are bright. It’s time we take a serious look at our future and how we will live in it.
If you need professional IADL services from a top-of-mind company, contact Family First Homecare of Siouxland and we can setup a meeting.
What are IADLs
These are the tasks of daily living that we commonly learn throughout our teenage years. This includes tasks that require proper thinking skills as well as organizational skills. In addition, when a person realizes they might require assistance in their IADLs, they often feel stressed or defiant. Once an easy and comfortable plan is set up it brings a positive change to that mindset.
How We Help You to Live Better
Here are some of the ways a person can live a far more constructive life with IADLs.
1. Maintain a budget
Managing finances and budget is tough. It requires a lot of double-checking and planning skills to assure that everything is handled. We’re here to help. But, if a person prefers to manage his/her own budget, we will always allow them to do so. It may give them the satisfaction that they have control of their own expenses and they do not fully depend on others for this facility.
2. Grocery shopping and feeding
Seniors with disabilities may not be able to go grocery shopping without assistance. However, transportation and complete teamwork makes it easier to get what you need and even the things you might not have thought of. If you order online, we’d be happy to bring in your bags and put things away for you.
3. Using a bathroom and toilet
It is a great luxury to realize the freedom to use the restroom when we have to. But, many seniors need a hand when going while out in public and even in their home. Most noteworthy, we can even help get your bathroom updated by promoting easy access areas and improving mobility in a multitude of ways.
4. Dressing and grooming
Do you or do you know someone that has trouble getting dressed or tidying up their hair and face? Sometimes help getting clothes on is all that’s needed, but we will even help pick out appropriate attire and even get your hair just right. As a result, these little things can boost energy and confidence.
5. Transferring and ambulating
Transferring from a bed to a chair or toilet to the couch can get exhausting. But, it doesn’t have to be that way. Thankfully, our home care staff has the experience you expect to get you from one place to another.
Bottom Line
Family First is the support you can count on to handle the common tasks of every daily living. There is no reason to go through our years feeling frustrated or nervous about getting through a normal day. We’re in the business of making people happy and feeling accomplished. And, overall, improving the life of our clients.