Health Management for Older Adults III - Loss of Independence in the Elderly -- Level of Dependency

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Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) are household maintenance, preparing meals, doing light work, management of finances, getting around outside the home, using the telephone, and shopping
Cognitive functions include: orientation to the physical and social environment, recent and remote memory, and ability to think and make decisions about their well-being