Family Caregiver Program
Understanding Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs): A Caregiver’s Guide for Connecticut Families For many older adults, staying safely at home is about more than being able to bathe, dress, or eat independently. It is also about being able to manage the everyday responsibilities that make independent living possible preparing meals, doing laundry, shopping, using the telephone, managing medications, and keeping the household organized. These everyday responsibilities are known as Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). For family caregivers in Connecticut, understanding IADLs can help you recognize when an aging loved one may need additional support at home. IADLs can also
August 21, 2026