Identification should include various types of adaptive equipment used for IADL such as the following:
- Key aids
- Built-up writing utensils
- Mobile devices, computers
- Electronic aids for daily living to control the environment (EADLs)
- Medication reminders
- Enlarged checks
- Adaptive cooking devices
- Digital wristwatch with an alarm/schedule
- 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?