Helping Older Parents Podcast

005 – How ADLs and IADLs Change in Early Alzheimer’s

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When an aging parent develops memory loss, or other signs that might be early Alzheimer’s disease, how does that affect their ability to manage their self-care tasks, such as Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)? Dr. K explains what types of problems families should anticipate and check for. 

She covers:

  • How memory loss affects ADLs & IADLs
  • Common IADL problems in early Alzheimer’s
  • Managing medication in early Alzheimer’s
  • What to do after identifying IADL or ADL issues

    • Related episode: 

    004 – What are ADLs and IADLs (& why they matter in memory loss)

    Related Resources:
    • Related article: What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) & Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
    • Free online training: Memory Loss & Safety: How to Have Better Talks & Fewer Fights With Your Aging Parent
    • Dr. Kernisan’s book: When Your Aging Parent Needs Help: A Geriatrician’s Step-by-Step Guide to Memory Loss, Resistance, Safety Worries, & More
    • Get 12 weeks of expert guidance from Dr. K and her team of geriatric care managers, on how & when to step in to help a parent with memory loss: Helping Older Parents with Early Memory Loss Program
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