Sensation

 

Activity

Mrs Smith is a 72 year old lady who has reduced sensation on her left side. She is highly motivated, and her goals are to wash and dress herself independently, to make her own meals and clean up afterwards. She does not want to be reliant on her husband, and is keen to re-engage with past roles (as a wife, grandmother, mother, and friend).

 

1. How could you assist Mrs Smith to be independent with personal activities of daily living (PADL)?

2. How could you assist Mrs Smith to be independent with domestic activities of daily living (DADL)?

 

 

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