08/12/2026
How can families tell what kind of in-home support a loved one may need? Understanding ADLs and IADLs is a helpful place to start. 💚
ADLs are Activities of Daily Living: the personal tasks we do to care for ourselves:
🛁 Bathing
👕 Dressing
🪮 Grooming
🍽️ Eating
🚻 Toileting
🚶 Mobility
IADLs are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: the everyday tasks that help us manage a household and stay independent:
🍳 Meal preparation
🛒 Shopping
🧺 Laundry
🚗 Transportation
💊 Medication reminders
🏠 Household tasks
📅 Appointments
Needing help with these activities is not a personal failure. It simply means additional support may help someone remain safe, comfortable, and confident at home.
At Wholistic Home Care of Maine, we look at the whole person: Mind, Body, & Home: and provide compassionate support tailored to individual needs throughout Lincoln and Kennebec counties.
If you’re noticing changes in a loved one’s daily routine, we’re here to help you explore your options. Call 207-485-9239.
Which daily tasks are families most likely to need help with?