Care assessors count how many a person needs help with, and that number drives eligibility for Medicaid waivers, long-term care insurance claims and VA benefits. Instrumental ADLs are the next layer up: cooking, managing money, medication, transport, housekeeping.
Dementia usually takes the instrumental ones first and the basic ones later.
Why it matters
When a form asks how many ADLs your parent needs help with, the answer decides what they are entitled to.
What we offer: Personal Care.