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Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Activities of daily living (ADLs) are the basic activities required to care for oneself (such as eating and bathing) and are often used as an indicator to determine a person's functional ability. An inability to perform ADLs usually results in dependence on other people or assistive devices. Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are more complex skills and abilities that allow a person to live independently.

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