IADLs refer to which of the following?

• A. Household tasks
• B. Bathing and dressing
• C. Eating and mobility
• D. Communication skills

Answer: (A)

IADLs are the activities that help someone live independently by handling more complex tasks beyond basic self-care. These involve planning, decision-making, and organizing daily routines, such as housekeeping, meal preparation, grocery shopping, laundry, transportation, medication management, and managing finances. Bathing and dressing, as well as eating and mobility, are considered basic activities of daily living (ADLs) because they relate to personal care directly. Communication skills are important for carrying out many tasks, but they aren’t the classic set of IADLs used to define independent living. So the option that fits the typical IADL category is household tasks.