Independent Living Scales Kit (ILS)

The Independent Living Scales (ILS) is an instrument designed for the assessment of competency in instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) in adults experiencing cognitive decline, including forensic cases. It helps professionals identify areas of competence and determine the most appropriate living environment for individuals with cognitive impairments.

This tool provides professional teams with a framework that facilitates objective and reliable evaluation and allows them to make informed decisions regarding living settings and support needs for adults with various cognitive conditions.

Benefits:

• Competency Assessment: Accurately evaluates an adult’s ability to perform instrumental daily living activities.

• Comprehensive Comparison: Identifies and compares multiple areas of functional competence.

• Criterion Validity: Uses cut scores validated for adults aged 65+ living independently, semi-independently, or dependently.

• Applicable to Various Diagnoses: Provides normative data for individuals 17+ with psychiatric diagnoses, dementia, intellectual disabilities, or traumatic brain injury.

Key Features:

• Performance-Based Measurement: 68 items deliver objective results that are more reliable than third-party observations or self-reports.

• Five Core Scales: Includes Memory/Orientation, Managing Money, Managing Home and Transportation, Health and Safety, and Social Adjustment.

• Standardized and Validated: Offers a reliable, standardized approach used widely in forensic and clinical settings.

• Broad Age Range: Norms and applicability extend to adults 17 years and older.