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What is Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)

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Handbook of Research on Innovations in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia
Instrumental activities of daily living are those daily activities that are necessary for autonomous living and present a level of complexity that is above that of basic activities of daily living (BADL). Examples of IADL are managing doctor’s appointments, managing finances, preparing meals etc. Examples of BADL are the ability to dress, shower, eat etc.
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New Technologies and Neuropsychological Evaluation of Older Adults: Issues and Challenges
Stelios Zygouris (3rd Department of Neurology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece) and Magda Tsolaki (Greek Association of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders 3rd Department of Neurology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)
Copyright: © 2015 |Pages: 17
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-8234-4.ch001
Abstract
In this chapter the history of computerized cognitive testing for older adults is reviewed critically, challenges are being highlighted and solutions and emerging trends are discussed. Issues such as lack of validation, insufficiently documented psychometric properties and the high cost of computerized instruments are analyzed. At the same time a discussion concerning the lack of integration of computerized testing in healthcare highlights management issues and the need for a paradigm shift. Possible solutions to the issues presented and new avenues of research are identified. Emerging technologies such as adaptive testing, virtual reality (VR) environments, and reliable speech recognition software are presented and their potential is highlighted. At the same time social and scientific trends such as the shift to early detection and the increasing familiarity of older adults with technology are analyzed. The chapter concludes with an outline of the expected future of computerized testing.
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An Ambient Intelligence System for the Monitoring, Empowerment, and Disease Evolution Prediction for Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment
There are the activities of daily living that are not fundamental for functioning but they are important for let an individual living independently in a community.
Published in Chapter: An Ambient Intelligence System for the Monitoring, Empowerment, and Disease Evolution Prediction for Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment; From: Handbook of Research on Innovations in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dementia
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Occupational Therapy: Developing Skills for the Job of Living
Activities that you engage in to take care of yourself, your family, and your home. These activities require more complex planning and thinking and may include a variety of basic activities of daily living. Examples of IADLs include meal preparation, shopping, transportation, housework, managing personal finances, and childcare and parenting.
Published in Chapter: Occupational Therapy: Developing Skills for the Job of Living; From: Handbook of Research on Advising and Developing the Pre-Health Professional Student
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