{"id":27990,"date":"2024-09-18T18:22:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-18T22:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biav.net\/?post_type=advanced-library&#038;p=27990"},"modified":"2024-09-18T19:42:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T23:42:45","slug":"instrumental-activities-of-daily-living","status":"publish","type":"advanced-library","link":"https:\/\/www.biav.net\/es\/advanced-library\/instrumental-activities-of-daily-living\/","title":{"rendered":"Instrumental Activities of Daily Living"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Instrumental activities of daily living, or IADLs, are activities that allow a person to live independently in<br>a community. The ability to perform IADLs can significantly improve a person\u2019s quality of life and<br>include cooking, cleaning, transportation, laundry, managing finances, and managing medication.<br>Because it can be difficult to accomplish IADLs after a brain injury, addressing them is important in the<br>journey to recovery and independence.<br>There are several ways a person with a brain injury can improve or maintain their ability to perform<br>IADLs including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exercise \u2013 research shows that even simple physical activities improve mental health, cognitive<br>function, and sleep; it also helps with weight control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on wellness \u2013 eating healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, and complex carbs, staying<br>hydrated, and getting enough sleep supports overall health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accept help \u2013 this could mean letting a friend help you create a budget, install an app that<br>manages medication, or it could mean professional support from an occupational therapist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embrace technology \u2013 low and high tech solutions including medication reminders on Alexa,<br>face-to-face communication with friends\/family\/professionals over a smart device, tracking<br>devices, apps, etc. can increase your independence and decrease social isolation and loneliness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practice \u2013 you can improve sooner if you practice; ask a trusted friend or family member to<br>review how well you did and be open to their feedback.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adapt your environment \u2013 for example, make sure the path to the bathroom is clear of furniture;<br>use a bench in the bathtub; buy non-tip cups; utilize grip extensions; get rid of clothing with<br>buttons if difficult to manage; join a meal subscription plan \u2013 get creative!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Content last reviewed: June 2021<br>This article is provided for informational and educational purposes only. The information is not intended as a substitute for professional advice,<br>diagnosis or treatment, and you should not use the information in place of the advice of your medical, psychological, or legal providers.<br>This project is supported [in part] through state general funds (Contract #16-002A) administered by the Virginia Department for Aging and<br>Rehabilitative Services (DARS).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Instrumental activities of daily living, or IADLs, are activities that allow a person to live independently ina community. 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