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|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/) are the tasks that p

== Independent living == ...to [[self-sufficiency]] and [[autonomy]], and is often used in the context of [[rehabilitation]] and [[geriatrics]].

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

...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.

...bedside care—including basic nursing procedures—all under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or other health care professio ...onnel" refers to their role in assisting patients with activities of daily living.

...l 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

...rm care facility''' (pronunciation: /ˈlɔːŋˌtɜːm keɪr fəˈsɪlɪti/) is a type of [[healthcare]] institution that provides extended medical and personal care ...erived from the English words "long-term", referring to a prolonged period of time, and "care facility", which denotes a place where individuals receive

...ct of assessing a patient's health status, functional ability, and quality of life. ...to more complex tasks such as working, driving, or participating in social activities. The term is often used in conjunction with other words to describe a speci

...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

...e English words "care" and "give", which when combined, describes the role of the caregiver - to give care. ...assisting with [[Activities of Daily Living|activities of daily living]] (ADLs), administering [[Medication|medications]], providing [[Emotional Support|e

...wished to spend her final days at home but was unable to do so due to lack of support. ...'' in this context refers to the organization's role as a trusted provider of care and support.

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