What Are the Activities of Daily Living?

ADL or Activities of Daily Living refers to the basic skills needed for independent daily functioning.

ADL training is given to an elderly or disabled person who wants to regain their ability to be independent.

There are 6 Activities of Daily Living

Eating

Being able to feed yourself with nourishing food, but does not include the ability to prepare the meals.

Bathing

The ability to maintain personal hygiene such as brushing your teeth, grooming, and showering.

Dressing

The ability to select and put on proper clothes for different occasions.

Transferring

The ability to move from one position to another e.g. being able to lift yourself off the bed.

Continence

Refers to being able to control bladder and bowel function.

Toileting

Being able to go to the toilet when needed, use it properly, and clean one's self afterward.

Learning two out of the six ADL makes the elderly or persons with disabilities eligible for most long-term care insurance coverage or assistance from the state and federally-funded government help.

In need of ADL training for you or your loved ones?

At The Right Spinal Clinic, we will assist you in getting your independence back. If you want to know more about our treatments and services, or if you want to schedule an appointment, call us today at (813) 392 2164.