Activites of Daily Living Jordan Trevino

Importance of ADL's Refers to the daily self-care activities within an individuals place of residence "The things we normally do...such as feeding ourselves, bathing, dressing, grooming, work, and leisure."

Basic ADL's Personal hygiene Dressing and Undressing Self feeding Functional Transfers Bowel and Bladder Management

Shaving Shaving is necessary for proper hygiene Shaving improves the patients self-image and studies have shown that it also helps you feel better faster Consider the patients medications such as anti-coagulants!

Notice the cheeks are covered in shaving cream and skin is being pulled

Steps to Shaving 1. Use a brand new razor to ensure proper cleanliness 2. Wash hands and put on gloves 3. Introduce yourself to the patient and what you'll be doing

Steps to Shaving (cont.) 4. Place dry hand towel on patients chest 5. Run another hand towel under warm water use to moisten patients cheek and neck 6. Apply shaving cream to area

Steps to Shaving 7. Use free hand to pull skin taut and shave from the top of the cheek downwards 8. Repeat with whole area and shave beneath the chin 9. Use rinsed wash clothed to wipe excess shaving cream off once done

Steps to Feed a Patient Introduce yourself and ask if they would like to use the bathroom then afterward, wash the patients hands Give them time for denture care if needed Move the head of the bed above 30 degrees to prevent choking Give the patient the correct meal plan and double check to make sure Check the food temperature

Feeding a Patient Some patients aren't capable of feeding themselves and require assistance to eat

Tips on Feeding a Patient Make sure the patient feels as though they still retain their freedom Ask if they would like water after every few bites of their food Make sure to watch for pocketing within the patients cheeks Pocketed food becomes a breeding ground for bacteria Pocketing also leads to tooth decay and gum disease