Independent Living

With the rapidly increasing aging population and growing pressure on public service to provide quality care for the growing number of elderly citizens, there is a pressing need to find ways to support independent living and participation at home.

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 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