BASIC ACTIVITES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLs)

Basic ADLs consist of self-care tasks that are necessary for the most fundamental aspects of functioning. They include, but are not limited to, these areas:

  1. Functional Mobility:
    • Transferring (moving in or out of bed or a chair unassisted – mechanical transfer aids may be used)
    • Locomotion (moving to different areas in the same room or on the same floor, within the home or on a level surface outside, by walking alone or using a cane, walker, wheelchair, or scooter) while performing activities
  2. Bathing:
    • Washing one’s entire body
    • Getting in and out of tub or shower
    • Sponge bathing
  3. Dressing:
    • Taking clothes from drawers and closets
    • Putting on and taking off clothes and outer garments, including fasteners
  4. Self-feeding:
    • Getting food from plate to mouth
  5. Personal hygiene and grooming:
    • Brushing / combing / styling hair
    • Trimming nails
  6. Maintaining Control Over Urination and Release of Stool:
    • Maintaining complete self-control over urination and defecation
  7. Toileting:
    • Getting to the toilet or remote toileting receptacle
    • Sitting down or otherwise aligning oneself over the toilet or the remote toileting receptacle
    • Discharging urine and/or feces
    • Cleaning oneself
    • Getting back up or moving off the remote toileting receptacle
    • Dumping contents of remote toileting receptacle into the toilet
    • Flushing the toilet
    • Arranging and fastening clothing

Simply stated, basic ADLs are the tasks people do when they get up in the morning and prepare to go out of the house: get out of bed, go to the toilet, bathe, dress, groom, and eat.

Below is a sampling of products and equipment that are designed to help you complete your basic ADLs for a longer period of time. Click on the links to find out more information, see other products selections, and if you like, to make a purchase from one of our providers.

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RMS 2-Pack 32 Inch and 19 Inch Grabber Reacher with Rotating Gripper – Mobility Aid Reaching Assist Tool, Trash Picker, Litter Pick Up, Garden Nabber, Arm Extension

$29.97
  • WHAT IS INCLUDED: 2 RMS grabbers reachers - One 32" and one 19" grabber reacher with rotating jaw.
  • 32" LONG GRABBER: Increases your reach by 32 inches so that you can pick up items from floor, top shelf, outdoor lawn, trash can, behind furniture, or other hard to reach places.
  • 19" SHORT GRABBER: The short reacher grabber is designed specifically for when extra long reach is not needed. It is handy, portable, and easy to store for travel purposes.
  • DURABILITY: The shaft is made from rust-proof lightweight aluminum and the internal wire is made from steel cable for durability and easy of use. ROTATING JAW: The jaw rotates and locks at 90 degrees for vertical or horizontal use. It is made from soft rubber to allow picking up the smallest items with ease.
  • RMS GUARANTEE: RMS limited lifetime warranty to protect your purchase from any defects or poor workmanship.