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|Term=activities of daily living |Short definition=activities of daily living (ak-TIH-vih-teez.

|Short definition=ADL - Activities of daily living. The tasks of everyday life.  ...alled activities of daily living {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

== Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) == '''Activities of Daily Living''' (''ADLs'', pronounced: /ˈæktɪvɪtiz ɒv ˈdeɪli lɪvɪŋ/) ar

...and bowel requirements; homemaker services and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), e.g., taking medications, shopping for groceries, laundry, ...and bowel requirements; homemaker services and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), e.g., taking medications, shopping for groceries, laundry,

...daily living, leisure participation, social participation, and productive activities. ...daily living, leisure participation, social participation, and productive activities. {{medicine}} [[Category:Medical definitions]]

...e level of assistance required for the individual to perform activities of daily living. ...d from its purpose. "Functional" refers to the ability to perform tasks or activities, "Independence" signifies the ability to perform these tasks without assist

...activities of daily living independently. It is often used in the context of [[physical therapy]], [[occupational therapy]], and [[geriatric medicine]]. ...progress of patients undergoing rehabilitation and to determine the level of care required for individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses.

...to [[self-sufficiency]] and [[autonomy]], and is often used in the context of [[rehabilitation]] and [[geriatrics]]. ...e into use in the healthcare context in the late 20th century, as a result of the [[disability rights movement]] and the push for more [[community-based

...ng [[medicine]], [[psychology]], and [[sociology]]. It refers to the state of being self-reliant, free from outside control, or not depending on another' ...from the late Middle English (in the sense 'ability to stand alone, state of not being influenced'). It is derived from the Latin word 'independere', wi

...kidneys. He is known for his significant contributions to the development of [[dialysis]] techniques and his advocacy for improved kidney health. ...gin, meaning 'ascended' or 'my God'. 'Friedman' is a common Jewish surname of German origin, meaning 'peaceful man'.

...oviders to focus and specialize in a narrow area of care with higher level of skill and training. ==Glossary of terms==