Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• These are the fundamental self-care tasks that we learn as young children. They are sometimes referred to as Basic Activities of Daily Living (BADLs).

• Here are the Key ADLs.

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 Walking (Ambulating): Moving around the home or outdoors.

Feeding: The ability to het food from a plate into one's mouth.

Dressing and Grooming: Selecting clothes, putting them on, and managing personal appearance.

Toileting: Includes getting to and from the toilet, using it appropriately, and cleaning oneself.

Bathing: Washing one's face and body in the bath or shower.

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Transferring: Moving from one body position to another, such as getting out of bed or standing up from a chair.

• People’s independence with ADLs can vary, from needing minimal assistance (like a reminder) to full dependency where others perform the task for them.