Knowra Activities of daily living Activities of daily living Activities of daily living are basic self-care tasks, including bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, used to assess a person's ability to live independently.
Bathing : The act of washing the body, usually as part of personal hygiene. Bathing is a core self-care task commonly assessed for independence.
Occupational therapy : A health profession that supports participation in meaningful activities and everyday tasks. Therapists assess and build the skills needed to perform self-care tasks.
Instrumental activities of daily living : Complex tasks needed for independent living, such as shopping, cooking, and managing money. These tasks extend beyond basic self-care to managing a household and community life.
Activities of daily living staging : A way of classifying dependence by the number or type of daily tasks requiring assistance. Task dependence can help describe severity and changes in functional need.
Dressing : The act of putting on, taking off, and managing clothing. Assessments examine whether a person can dress without assistance.
Rehabilitation : Interventions that help people regain or maintain functioning after illness, injury, or disability. Daily task performance is a common target and outcome of rehabilitation.
Functional status : A person's ability to perform physical, social, and mental activities in everyday life. Activities of daily living measure one important part of overall functioning.
Caregiver : A person who provides assistance to someone who needs support with daily life. When self-care becomes difficult, caregivers often help with specific tasks.
Feeding : The process of taking food into the body, including bringing food to the mouth. Feeding measures the ability to eat independently, distinct from preparing a meal.
Activities of daily living assessment : A structured evaluation of how independently a person performs basic self-care tasks. It turns observed task performance into information for care decisions.
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