Assistance With Daily Living
Centered on Dignity
Everyday routines can become more challenging when a person needs additional support. Daily Living at Sunrise Hills AFH focuses on appropriate assistance while respecting the resident's dignity, preferences and abilities.
Activities of daily living can include personal-care activities such as bathing, dressing, getting in and out of a bed or chair, walking, toileting and eating. Washington DSHS uses ADL terminology in its Adult Family Home guidance.
Our approach is not about taking away independence. Where appropriate, support can help residents participate in familiar routines while receiving assistance with tasks identified as needs.
The level and type of support should be based on the individual resident's needs and applicable care planning. The goal is to make everyday life feel more manageable, respectful and comfortable.
WHY IT MATTERS
Independence
Appropriate assistance can support meaningful participation.
Comfort
Familiar routines can create everyday reassurance.
Dignity
Personal support should always preserve respect.
WHAT FAMILIES CAN EXPECT
- Respectful assistance throughout everyday routines
- Support based on individual care needs
- Encouragement to participate when appropriate
- Thoughtful attention to personal preferences
- Dignified support with daily activities
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE
We Do NOT:
- Force participation
- Assume abilities
- Ignore changes
- Dismiss preferences
We Focus On:
- Individual needs
- Safe assistance
- Resident choice
- Daily dignity