ADLS (Activities of daily living): Often used to assess functional status; Mostly used for elderly or chronically ill patients.
D– DRESSING
E– EATING
A– AMBULATION
T– TOILET USE with or without help?
H– HYGIENE
IADLs (Instrumental activities of daily living): Not a necessity for survival; but important to an individual’s independence.
S– SHOPPING
H– HOUSEKEEPING
A– ACCOUNTING
F– FOOD PREPARATION
T– TRANSPORTATION
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