Which approach supports independence in ADLs by offering appropriate assistance?

• A. Provide no assistance to encourage independence.
• B. Offer cues, use assistive devices, simplify tasks, and gradually reduce help as skills improve.
• C. Complete tasks for the client to save time.
• D. Restrict access to assistive devices.

Answer: (B)

Promoting independence in ADLs means giving just enough support so the person can do as much as possible on their own, while using helpful tools and strategies to reduce effort and risk. Providing cues helps the person remember the steps without taking over; assistive devices compensate for physical limits; simplifying tasks makes them more doable; and gradually reducing assistance as skills improve—fading—builds confidence and competence. This approach supports safe autonomy rather than doing everything for the person or restricting access to helpful aids. The other options either remove support entirely, have the caregiver do the task, or limit tools, all of which undermine independence and safety.