✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

7.13 – Doing Dishes Without a Dishwasher: Hand-washing dishes builds patience and mindfulness while keeping your kitchen functional. Warm water and soap remove grease and germs, but the real benefit is rhythm. Washing, rinsing, and drying in order trains focus and follow-through. Using gloves prevents fatigue and protects skin from harsh detergent. Allowing dishes to pile up turns a five-minute task into an hour’s burden, so tackling them early saves energy. Organizing drying racks by size prevents breakage and improves flow. Clean dishes equal safe meals and calmer minds. The sound of water and motion can even feel meditative when approached with gratitude. Routine washing reminds you that small actions maintain big balance at home.

About this course

Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

This course includes:
  • Progress tracking so you can see how far you’ve come
  • Supportive materials you can download and keep for future use
  • Flexibility to work at your own pace, when it fits your schedule

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