Glossary

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

DEFINITION

Activities of Daily Living, or ADLs, are the basic skills a person needs to care for themselves independently, such as eating, bathing, and using the toilet.

ELI5

These are the simple things people do every day to look after themselves, like eating food, taking a bath, and going to the toilet.

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