Home Care Assessment

Independent Living Assessment

Activities of Daily Living · Safety · Cognition · Functional Capacity

Yes — Can do independently Partial — With help/difficulty No — Unable to do N/A ⚑ Pre-filled based on known information
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Basic Self-Care (ADLs)

Personal hygiene, mobility, feeding
Bathing or showering independently
Dressing and undressing
Grooming (hair, teeth, nails)
Toileting independently
Bladder/bowel continence
Feeding herself adequate nutrition ⚑ Pre-filled Known: malnourished, eats insufficiently
Walking/mobility without fatigue ⚑ Pre-filled Known: neuropathy in feet, limited walking, easy fatigue
Getting in/out of bed or chair safely
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Household & Life Management (IADLs)

Higher-function independent living skills
Driving or arranging own transportation ⚑ Pre-filled Known: cannot drive
Preparing meals independently ⚑ Pre-filled Known: does not prepare meals regularly
Managing finances (bills, banking) ⚑ Pre-filled Known: does not manage money independently
Managing medications (correct dose/time)
Indoor housekeeping (laundry, dishes, cleaning)
Outdoor/yard maintenance ⚑ Pre-filled Known: cannot manage outside of home at all
Grocery shopping independently
Using phone or calling for help
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Safety Awareness

Fall risk, hazard recognition, emergency response
Recognizes fall risks and acts cautiously
No falls in the past 6 months Answer "No" if she has fallen
Safe kitchen habits (burners off, no fire risk)
Can respond to emergency (fire, medical)
Home is secure (locks doors, aware of surroundings)
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Cognitive Function

Memory, orientation, judgment
Remembers recent events and appointments ⚑ Pre-filled Known: forgets things
Oriented to day, date, and time
Follows multi-step instructions
Exercises good judgment and decision-making
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Social & Emotional Wellbeing

Isolation, mood, quality of life
Maintains regular social contact
No signs of depression or persistent low mood
Engaged and purposeful during the day