The IADL Scale to Assess Independence in the Elderly

  One of the main consequences of aging is the progressive loss of autonomy. The deterioration of physical and mental health means that the elderly become increasingly dependent, especially if they suffer from some type of dementia or brain damage. The Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale (IADL) allow the detection of the first signs of difficulty and lack of autonomy in an individual. The IADL is one of the most widely used international scales for this purpose. It allows the measurement of the degree of independence in elderly people, whether or not they’re institutionalized. It does so through the…