01/09/2026
Not all daily challenges are about bathing or dressing.
Many seniors first struggle with everyday tasks like cooking, managing medications, shopping, or getting to appointments. These are called Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) and they’re often the first sign that extra support is needed at home.
We break down:
✔ What IADLs are
✔ How they differ from ADLs
✔ Common examples families overlook
✔ How homecare can help seniors stay independent
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At A Better Life Homecare, we support aging in place with compassionate, non-medical in-home care across Massachusetts.
Learn what Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) are, how they differ from ADLs, examples, assessments, and how homecare helps seniors stay independent.