Home Support (IADL)
Laundry
Laundry is an approved IADL under the MSA-1904. Caregivers wash and dry clothing and bed linens, fold and put items away, and keep the care recipient in clean, appropriate attire. Clean clothing and fresh bedding directly support skin integrity, dignity, and comfort.
What This Includes
- Sorting and washing clothing and linens
- Drying, folding, and hanging items
- Putting clothes away in closets and drawers
- Changing bed linens on a regular schedule
- Treating stains and handling delicate items
- Managing incontinence-related laundry with discretion
Who This Helps
- Seniors who cannot safely access or operate laundry facilities
- Individuals with incontinence needing frequent linen changes
- People with limited standing tolerance or stamina
- Those with upper body weakness or arthritis
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Find out in minutes if your loved one qualifies for the Michigan Home Help Program, and if you can get paid as their family caregiver. Our eligibility check is free and comes with no obligation.
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