FOUNDATIONAL TERM
instrumental activities of daily living
工具性日常活动
More complex tasks supporting independent life, such as shopping, medicines, and transport.
Study this concept in context
99 · Family caregiving and the needs of everyone involved
Family caregiving is a relationship and practical work requiring time, skills, and resources. A sustainable plan considers the recipient’s choices and safety alongside the caregiver’s body, sleep, income, and life.
Sources
- NHS: Looking after someone with dementia
- NHS: Moving, lifting and handling someone else
- NHS: Pressure ulcers
- CDC: Caregivers of a person with dementia
- NHS: Carer breaks and respite care
- WHO: Abuse of older people
Definitions come from the published lessons. Read the linked lesson for mechanisms, conditions and examples.