Skill
evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves
Assess the condition of an older patient and decide if he or she needs assistance in taking care of him- or herself to eat or to bathe and in meeting his/hers social and psychological needs.
Alternative Names
evaluate senior citizens' ability to take care of themselvesassess autonomy of older adultsassess the condition of older adults regarding their ability to take care of themselvesevaluate ability of older adults to take care of themselvesevaluate older adults' abilities to take care of themselves
Essential for these occupations
evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves is listed as an essential skill for 11 occupation(s).
Optional for these occupations
evaluate older adults' ability to take care of themselves is a useful but optional skill for 5 occupation(s).
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