Holistic Needs Assessment
A Holistic Needs Assessment is a broad assessment of living skills (activities of daily living). This assessment includes direct observations, and interview with the individual/significant others. Assessment covers areas such as:
- Mobility (including transfers)
- Community (travel/transportation, shopping, financial etc)
- Domestic Tasks (Meal preparation, laundry, housework etc)
- Personal care (eating, dressing, bathing, toileting etc)
- Emergency and Safety skills
- Health management skills
- Employment/vocation
This is a broad assessment which may determine a need for more specific comprehensive assessment in a particular area.