004 – What are ADLs and IADLs (& why they matter in memory loss)

August 16, 2022
004 – What are ADLs and IADLs (& why they matter in memory loss)
Helping Older Parents Podcast
004 – What are ADLs and IADLs (& why they matter in memory loss)

Aug 16 2022 |

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Show Notes

 

 

In This Episode:

Dr. K explains what are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), and why they matter when it comes to helping older adults age in place. She also explains why they are part of diagnosing mild cognitive impairment vs dementia, and their role in certain aspects of eldercare.

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       005 – How ADLs and IADLs Change in Early Alzheimer’s

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