Independent Living Skills Training (ILST)

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Andrea's Angels Offers ILST

People who have suffered an acquired or traumatic brain injury (TBI) need to relearn the skills needed to live safely and independently. Independent Living Skills Training (ILST) assists your loved one in recovering these skills. Our independent living skills trainers develop personalized care plans to help your loved one live as independently as possible.

ILST can be life-changing for people living with a brain injury. Our trainers help your loved one achieve their goals while remaining safe at home.

What Is Independent Living Skills Training (ILST)?

ILST is a Medicaid-funded program that helps people with a brain injury learn or improve the skills they need to live independently again. With the right training, people with an acquired or traumatic brain injury (TBI) can stay in their community. ILST trainers teach your loved one the strategies and techniques to help them manage daily life.

Who is it suitable for?

ILST is designed for people who have experienced a brain injury. If your loved one suffered a brain injury, ILST can play a critical role in their life. This skills-based training promotes their independence, safety, and personal growth.
ILST is a valuable option for people living with an acquired or traumatic brain injury (TBI). Through ILST, your loved one can enhance their independence within their home and community.

What Does It Involve?

ILST involves mapping out and executing personalized goal plans to meet your loved one’s unique needs. The in-home training can include services like:

Life Skills Instruction. Your loved one receives instruction in daily living skills like cooking, personal care, and budgeting. This helps them gain a sense of accomplishment and self-reliance.
Social Skills Development. An ILST trainer teaches your loved one the techniques to navigate social interactions. These include conversation, body language, and relationship building skills.
Memory Training. Your loved one learns strategies to improve memory, attention, and problem solving. This can help improve the disruption in
memory people with a brain injury face.

What Your Loved One Gains

Your loved one develops effective ways to manage the many activities of daily living. They develop essential life skills in such areas as money management, household management, and community awareness as they are empowered to live their best lives. The benefits of having an ILST trainer by your loved one’s side include:

Increased independence – Your loved one recovers skills that have been impacted because of a brain injury. One-on-one skills instruction guides your loved one in the steps necessary to complete everyday tasks independently.
Improved social interactions – ILST teaches your loved one important communication behaviors. As your loved one improves their social interactions, they build confidence and self-esteem.
Enhanced ability to manage their own health – Your loved one develops skills in nutrition, cooking, and emergency preparedness. Learning these skills is a critical part of their health and development.

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Founded in 1999, we are a fully insured licensed home care services agency (LHCSA). We serve the Denver and Fort Collins Areas and continue to expand our services across Colorado.

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