Identify types of adaptive equipment used for IADL.
Identification should include types of adaptive equipment such as
- key aids
- built-up writing utensils
- mobile devices (e.g., cellphones, computers)
- electronic aids for daily living (EADLs) to control the environment
- medication reminders
- enlarged checks
- adaptive cooking devices
- digital wristwatch with an alarm adaptive driving equipment.
Process/Skill Questions:
- Why would a therapist suggest a mobile device for a client?
- Which equipment would be used to assist a client with a visual impairment? How does this equipment aid the client?
- What environmental and personal factors may affect a client’s acceptance of IADL adaptive equipment? Why is this knowledge important in client care?