Assessment Tool: Lawton IADL

Use this tool to estimate functional capacity for instrumental activities needed for independent community living.

Lawton Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL)

The Lawton IADL scale screens ability to perform complex daily tasks needed for community living.

1. Ability to use telephone
2. Shopping
3. Food preparation
4. Housekeeping
5. Laundry
6. Mode of transportation
7. Responsibility for own medications
8. Ability to handle finances