Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) 2025

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Lawton IADLs document in the editor.
2. Begin with the 'Ability to Use Telephone' section. Circle the number that best reflects the client's capability, choosing from options like operating a phone independently or not using it at all.
3. Move to the 'Shopping' section. Assess and circle the appropriate level of independence in shopping tasks, from taking care of all shopping needs independently to being completely unable to shop.
4. In the 'Food Preparation' section, evaluate how well the client can plan and prepare meals. Circle the number that corresponds with their highest functional level.
5. Continue through sections on 'Housekeeping', 'Laundry', 'Mode of Transportation', 'Responsibility for Own Medications', and 'Ability to Handle Finances'. For each category, circle the item description that aligns with the client's abilities.
6. Finally, add up each circled number from the right column to calculate total points for a comprehensive assessment.

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