For each ADL, people can vary from needing just a little help (such as a reminder or âstand-by assistâ) to full dependency, which requires others to do the task for them. Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
In 2009, Fisher-Price bought all toy rights to Thomas & Friends except for the Learning Curve Wooden products. Through Mattel's 2012 acquisition of HIT Entertainment, which subsequently became a division of Fisher-Price, Mattel now owns the property outright
PetSmartâs new owners did not announce any changes other than the departure of President and CEO David K. Lenhardt. His replacement is Michael J. Massey, the former CEO of Collective Brands Inc., which owns the Payless ShoeSource chain. âMy 15-year journey with PetSmart is filled with wonderful memories of our passionate associates who represent the best and brightest in retail,â Lenhardt said in a statement released by PetSmart.