The ability to perform IADLs is as critical for self-sufficiency as ADL ability is, and may often precede problems with ADL ability.

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IADLs, or instrumental activities of daily living, such as managing finances or using transportation, are important for maintaining independence in daily life and can become difficult before basic ADLs, such as bathing and dressing, are affected.

The Ability to Perform IADLs Is as Critical for Self-Sufficiency