Independent Living

With the rapidly increasing aging UK population and growing pressure on public service to provide quality care for the growing number of elderly citizens, there is a pressing need to ease the burden placed on the NHS by finding ways to support independent living and participation.

For example, early development of adaptive skills among elderly citizens to optimize independence; early identification of areas of need, and strategies to address this; evaluate capacity to live independently and provide performance-based results for monitoring strengths and need, in domains such as:

Memory and orientation
Managing money
Managing home and transportation
Health and safety
Social adjustment

Pearson Clinical Assessment has the tools to support healthcare professionals working with ageing populations.

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Adaptive Behavior Assessment System 3rd Edition (ABAS-3)

This highly regarded assessment gives a complete picture of adaptive skills across the life span. It is particularly useful for evaluating those with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, learning disabilities, neuropsychological disorders, and sensory or physical impairments

Independent Living Scales (ILS)

This reliable standardised tool helps to determine to what degree adults are capable of caring for themselves and their property, identifying the most appropriate living setting for adults who are experiencing a decline in cognitive functioning

The Functional Living Scale - UK Version (TFLS UK)

This test is an ecologically valid, performance-based measure of functional abilities with an emphasis on instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) skills, helping to assesses an individual’s ability to perform a variety of tasks that support independent functioning in the community. It is brief and easy to use and is especially well-suited for assessing those in assisted living and nursing home settings