DAILY TASKS AROUND THE HOME (Instrumental ADLs)

This category of instrumental ADLs includes ability to , on one’s own, perform daily tasks around the home in the following areas:

  • Prepare meals and cleanup afterwards:
    • Plan, cook, prepare, and serve nutritious meals:
    • Clean-up afterwards
    • Store food
    • Safely use kitchen equipment and utensils
  • Do Housework:
    • Complete light housework:
      • Dust
      • Straighten up rooms and surfaces
      • Make bed
    • Maintain hygienic environment:
      • Wash dishes
      • Vacuum, sweep, and mop
      • Clean bathrooms
      • Remove trash
      • Do laundry
  • Maintain the home and yard:
    • Do yard work (mowing, raking, snow removal, etc.)
    • Do inside maintenance (painting, plumbing, etc.)
  • Shop for groceries or clothes:
    • Make grocery and other shopping lists
    • Choose and purchase items
    • Obtain and store correct amounts
    • Transport or arrange transport of items
  • Manage communications:
    • Use hard-line telephone, mobile phone, email, Internet
    • Look up and dial numbers
    • Look up email addresses and send emails
    • Search and access Internet sites

Below is a sampling of products and equipment that are designed to help you to complete daily tasks around the home. Click on the links to find out more information, see other products selections, and if you like, to make a purchase from one of our providers.

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  • STRONGARM DIFFERENCE: The StrongArm Comfort Cane offers an innovative patented design that shifts the weight from your wrist to the forearm providing optimal stability, support and comfort as you walk. StrongArm supports the strength of your body to dramatically improve your posture, help you move easier, all without the stain & pain you feel from the average walking cane. The revolutionary handle encourages you to walk upright and change your line of sight so that you look forward instead of do
  • STABILITY: StrongArm offers a cushioned, forearm-bracing "cradle" that stabilizes the wrist, making the cane feel like a solid extension of the arm. When standing from a seated position the cane helps provide added support so you can easily stand up on your own. The unique offset bend within the design centers the hand grip over floor tip for maximum stability. The cane tip has a hexagonal base to improve traction on all surfaces.
  • SUPPORT: StrongArm Cane was designed to improve the lives of everyday cane users. StrongArm has a one-of-a-kind handle that provides a comfortable and supportive forearm brace. Making this cane safer, sturdier, and more supportive over the standard walking cane. This cane bridges the gap between canes and crutches, making it the perfect hybrid walking stick. While StrongArm provides the same support & stability of a crutch, you gain the mobility of a cane without the strain on your wrists.
  • QUALITY: Made from high-quality light-weight aluminum tubing making it lightweight and portable. Equipped with a thick comfortable foam grip & cradle sleeve. StrongArm has 12 different height adjustments which is perfect for both men and women so you can customize the height to fit your comfort needs. The cane currently comes in 3 colors; Black, Bronze, and Titanium. The StrongArm Cane holds upto 500 lbs of pressure.
  • MEDICAL GRADE: Medical professionals and everyday cane users agree that the StrongArm Comfort Cane offers vital improvements in stability over traditional canes and crutches. Giving you the freedom and support to do more throughout the day! This cane is universal so you can use it either on the left or right hand or even use two canes at the same time for extra support.