Anyone who is exposed to occupational therapy for any amount of time will become familiar with the similar sounding phrases “ADLs” and “IADLs.” What do these terms mean? Why are they so important to occupational therapy? What is the difference between ADLs and IADLs? To understand the answer to all of these questions, first we […]
No one likes to readily admit if they are having bladder incontinence problems. For many, it is viewed as a shameful and taboo topic and it can be hard to know who to turn to for help in this department. It is commonly known that occupational therapists target the ADL of toileting. It is less […]
Everyone knows that occupational therapists assist with improving independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), but not everyone understands the large role that occupational therapists have in toileting. I remember when I was first qualified, I knew that toileting was within the scope of occupational therapy, but incorrectly believed that it wasn’t as important as […]
What comes to mind when you are asked, “What are ADLs?” Some ADLs that are most likely to cross your mind at first are bathing, dressing, and toileting. Can you recall all of the others? Bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, feeding, sexual activity, ADL-related functional mobility, and personal device care are the activities that the […]