Support with Daily Living Skills (ADLs)
Struggling with everyday tasks like washing, dressing, or preparing a simple meal can be a major barrier to independence. Our Occupational Therapists provide practical, one-on-one support at home, helping you find easier and safer ways to manage your daily routine.
We Can Help You With:
- Washing, bathing, and showering
- Getting dressed and undressed
- Toileting and personal care
- Basic kitchen and meal preparation tasks
The Aims of Our Support
- Maximise your independence in self-care
- Improve your safety and reduce risks
- Boost your confidence and wellbeing
- Reduce the strain on family and carers
A Personalised Approach to Daily Activities
Our Occupational Therapist will visit you at home to understand your personal routine and identify the specific barriers you face. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we work with you to find practical solutions that fit your lifestyle and your home environment.
This may involve teaching you new, energy-saving techniques to complete a task, introducing you to simple pieces of adaptive equipment, or suggesting minor changes to your home layout. Our goal is to provide creative, practical solutions, often involving specialist equipment, to make your daily life easier and safer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are ‘Activities of Daily Living’ (ADLs)?
ADLs are the essential self-care tasks we all need to do to look after ourselves, such as washing, dressing, toileting, and feeding. When these become difficult, it can have a huge impact on our independence.
My loved one is reluctant to accept help. How can you assist?
This is very common. Our therapists are skilled at building rapport and trust. We focus on the person’s own goals and work collaboratively to find solutions they are happy with, framing our support as a way to empower them, not take over.
Is your service just about recommending gadgets and equipment?
No. While recommending the right equipment is part of what we do, our approach is holistic. We also focus on teaching new techniques, adapting your environment, and building your strength and confidence to perform tasks independently.
Regain Confidence in Your Daily Routine
If you or a loved one are finding everyday tasks more difficult, contact us. We can provide the practical support needed to make life easier and safer at home.