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ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADL)
Activities of Daily Living were first introduced in the 1960's by Dr. Katz an older adult physician who used this term to assess and describe 6 (six) various basic tasks and activities that people carry out daily. These 6 (six) tasks are 1. Washing, , 2. Feeding, 3.Transferring, 4. Toileting , 5. Mobility and 6. Dressing.
There are many factors that could affects someone’s ability to complete ADL : aging, pregnancy, disabilities, loss of movement or weakness, lack of sensation or decreased awareness to the affected side, cognitive impairments, changes in vision, impaired motor planning and sequencing.
Welcome to therapi, we believe assistive devices ease the strains of activities of daily living at home, at work, or at play; supporting independent living and aging at home.
THE GROWING NEED FOR ASSISTIVE DEVICE IN CANADA TO SUPPORT ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
According to the 2012 Canadian Survey on Disability one in seven Canadians - approx 3.8 Million Canadians- reported a disability. Most common disability being reported as pain, flexibility and mobility.
Disability (CSD), reported that a little more than 40% of Canadians 65 years and older were living with
a disability; an increase from 37.8% reported in the 2017 Canadian Survey on Disability. Over the next 20 years, Statistics Canada estimates that the proportion of older adults will increase by 68%.
ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR CANADIANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Most Canadians will need assistive devices at some point in their lives, especially as they age. While some may require assistive devices temporarily, such as after an accident or illness, others may require it for a longer period or throughout their lifespan
Assistive devices is most needed by:
- Older people
- Children and adults with disabilities
- People with long term health conditions such as diabetes, post stroke and dementia
- Pre Op/Post Op Hip Replacement Surgery - check your surgical preparation list for recommendations of assistive devices eg. Grabber and or Sock Aid.
EXAMPLES OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
A few examples of assistive devices are Tub bench or shower chair: According to the CDC, most bathroom injuries happen when you bathe and slip while getting out of the tub or shower. With a tub bench, you sit down and swing your legs over the tub’s edge. Button hook and zipper pull: This device makes getting dressed easier. One end pulls button through holes and the other hooks into zipper pulls. Sock Aid : With this assistive device you don’t have to bend over, so you can slip socks on easily. Grab bar: They can prevent falls anywhere in your home, but especially in a slick shower. Reacher/Grabber: This assistive device, is a long-handled device with a claw-like end and a trigger to open and close the claw around objects. It's used to retrieve items from the floor without bending or reaching items in high places. Bed Assist : Attached to traditional bed frame, this assistive device helps you rise up in bed; assisting you and or your care provider to bring you to an upright position.
Check with your healthcare professional if the assistive device is right for you.
EVIDENCE BASED RESEARCH DEMONSTRATING THE BENEFICIAL USE OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES IN DAILY LIVING
There is extensive research, publications, and personal experience that suggests that assistive devices help maintain or improve an individual’s functioning related to cognition, communication, hearing, mobility, self-care and vision, thus enabling their health, well-being, inclusion and participation.
And the right assistive devices make a significant positive
impact on the well-being and the quality of life of
people that use them to safely move about and age at home.
Check with your healthcare professional to find out if the assistive device is right for you.
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