Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Activities of daily living are activities related to personal care. They include bathing or showering, dressing, getting in and out of bed or a chair, walking, using the toilet, and eating.
Personal care is help with things like: bathing, showering, hair washing, shaving, brushing your teeth, and nail care. going to the toilet, catheter and stoma care, skin care, incontinence laundry and bed changing. eating, special diets, and food preparation.
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Private hygiene tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming. Household chores and maintaining a clean, safe environment. Meal preparation and ensuring balanced, nutritious meals. Mobility support, including moving safely around the home.
Examples of personal care service tasks Showering or bathing, including verbal or physical cueing or hands-on assistance. Dressing and undressing. Grooming tasks, including brushing teeth, denture care, shaving, hair styling, and makeup. Transferring, such as getting in and out of a chair or bed.
How to provide good personal care Talk through what care is being provided, ensuring your client knows what you are doing and why. Listen to someone's wishes throughout. Prepare and arrange tasks in a similar order to provide routine, familiarity and comfort.
Here are some self-care activities that you can do on your own. Read a book. Give yourself a manicure or pedicure. Binge watch a show. Drink herbal tea. Cook something new. Do crafts. Listen to music. Draw.