Independent Living Services
Independent Living Services
Independent Living Services (ILS) is a community based service in the Sacramento, California area that takes place in your own home or in the home you share with your family. ILS instructors will meet with you on a weekly basis. The instructors will provide guidance to you in the areas you request help in so you can improve your living skills and further your independence. ILS services include instruction in any of the following areas.
Cooking
Instruction in learning new recipes, healthy eating, food sanitation, kitchen safety and cooking techniques.
Cleaning
Instruction in creating a cleaning schedule or routine, cleaning techniques and establishing sanitation standards.
Shopping
Instruction in buying healthy ingredients, creating shopping lists, budgeting and bargain shopping.
Money Management
Instruction in money management, budgeting, planning, and expense tracking.
Medical
Assistance with or instruction in attending appointments, understanding diagnosis and instructions, medication compliance and tracking.
Personal Health and Hygiene
Instruction in personal care and hygiene.
Community Access
Instruction in activity planning, accessing public transportation, engaging in social events and being socially appropriate.
Advocacy
Assistance in or instruction with advocating for wants and needs, understanding rights and responsibilities.
Social activity
Assistance and instruction in personal boundaries, how to respect other people's boundaries, and how to be socially appropriate.
Safety
Instruction in how to be safe at home, in the community, and on the web.
The Independent Living Services program may also assist in other ways to provide the support necessary for a client to maintain a self-sustaining, independent living situation in the community of their choice. We also provide Supported Living Services.