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

7.37 – When to Ask for Help With Cleaning Tasks: Recognizing when to ask for help protects both health and harmony. Cleaning is physical and emotional labor, and sometimes the load exceeds your current capacity. If pain, exhaustion, or scheduling strain prevents progress, collaboration is wisdom, not weakness. Divide chores by ability, not gender or pride. Children, roommates, or caregivers can handle age-appropriate tasks that build teamwork. Hire help temporarily if possible to reset momentum. Communicate needs clearly—“Can you handle vacuuming while I disinfect surfaces?” reduces guesswork. Sharing work prevents resentment and speeds recovery from overwhelm. Support networks teach interdependence, showing that strength includes accepting assistance. A clean home built through cooperation carries warmth beyond appearance. Asking early avoids crisis cleaning later, maintaining balance, safety, and dignity for everyone involved.

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

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