Daily Tasks Around the Home

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.