Iadl 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the iadl in the editor.
2. Begin with Section A, 'Ability to use telephone.' Circle the scoring point that best reflects the patient's ability to operate a telephone independently.
3. Move to Section B, 'Shopping.' Assess and circle the score based on how well the patient manages shopping tasks.
4. In Section C, 'Food preparation,' evaluate the patient's capability in planning and preparing meals. Circle the appropriate score.
5. Proceed to Section D, 'Housekeeping.' Determine how much assistance the patient requires for maintaining their home and select a score.
6. For Section E, 'Laundry,' assess if the patient can manage their personal laundry independently or needs help.
7. In Section F, 'Mode of transportation,' evaluate how independently the patient can travel and circle the corresponding score.
8. Next, review Section G, 'Responsibility for own medications.' Circle a score based on their ability to manage medication dosages.
9. Finally, in Section H, 'Ability to handle finances,' assess how well they manage financial matters and select an appropriate score.
10. Add up all circled scores from Sections A-H. The total will indicate the patient's level of dependence.

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