OT’s assess the need for/most appropriate adaptive equipment that would increase an individual’s independence and/or safety in ADL (Activities of Daily Living/IADL (Instrumental Activities of Daily Living—tasks that are required to live independently in the community such as preparing meals, shopping, managing money, using the telephone, doing housework and taking medications).
May include Bathroom AE: toilet risers, grab bars, bath chair/benches, hand held showers, etc.
Dressing AE: sock aids, reachers, button-hooks, elastic shoelaces, clothing modification, etc.
Feeding AE: weighted and/or built-up handled utensils, plate guards, sippy cups, etc.