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(ADL) activities routinely performed daily by the average person in a given society; rehabilitation following illness or injury often aims to help patients achieve independence in performing them.
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personal care activities necessary for everyday living, such as eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting; a term often used by healthcare professionals to assess the need and/or type of care a person may require.
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Refers to the skills necessary to live independently, eg, washing clothes, paying bills, cooking, etc.
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| activities of daily living |
exertion required to perform normal life tasks.
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Basic activities that support survival, including eating, bathing, and toileting. In the National Long Term Care Survey, they are designed to measure functional ability and include: eating, getting in and out of bed, getting around inside, dressing, bathing, and toileting. A person is considered disabled in such an activity if he or she is unable to perform the activity, uses active help, uses equipment, or requires standby help. See related instrumental activities of daily living.
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