Activities of Daily Living
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs, pronounced: /ˈæktɪvɪtiz ɒv ˈdeɪli lɪvɪŋ/) are the tasks that people normally do every day, such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (walking) and continence. The term was first coined by Sidney Katz and his team at the Benjamin Rose Hospital in Cleveland, OH in the 1950s.
Etymology
The term "Activities of Daily Living" was first used in the medical field by Sidney Katz in the 1950s. The term is derived from the English words "activities", "of", "daily", and "living", which when combined, describe the basic tasks that individuals perform on a daily basis.
Related Terms
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs): More complex activities that require a higher level of cognitive and physical function, such as managing finances, handling transportation, shopping, preparing meals, and managing medications.
- Physical Therapy: A healthcare specialty that focuses on the rehabilitation of physical function, often including training in ADLs.
- Occupational Therapy: A healthcare specialty that focuses on helping individuals perform ADLs and other meaningful activities.
- Long-term care: A variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Activities of Daily Living
- Wikipedia's article - Activities of Daily Living
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