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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Homecraft Queens Angled Cutlery, Right-Handed Angled Spoon, Ergonomic Adaptive Spoon, Cutlery with Easy-to-Grip Handles for Limited or Weak Grasp, Grip Spoon for Independent Eating, Adaptive Utensil

$14.00
 
  • Ergonomic angled design makes it easier to eat for individuals with difficult time positioning regular cutlery
  • Features an angled right-handed spoon with a handle that measures 1-1/4" in diameter x 3-5/8"L, helps increase comfort for those with weak or painful grasp
  • Lightweight stainless steel in plastic handle is easy to grip for individuals with limited grasp
  • Ideal for patient care in a home or clinical setting to increase functionality while eating and during self-feeding
  • Institutional dishwasher safe, BPA and phthalates free
Also available, and separately priced, are other utensils:  

Sammons Preston Clip-On Food Guard for Plates, Reusable Spill Prevention Eating Aid Assistant for Scooping Food, Lightweight Assistive Plate Guard for Disabled, Elderly, and Handicapped

$11.59
 
  • Simple and easy to use clip guard great for someone that only has use of one hand, helps to push the food onto the utensil
  • Food guard prevents food from accidentally being pushed off the plate while eating, ideal solution for those with children or elderly individuals who need assistance or have trouble eating
  • 1-1/4" guard with slightly curved design snaps onto any 9"-10" plate using three hooks, and helps scoop food onto a fork or spoon, making it easier to eat independently
  • High quality, sturdy build guard snaps on to plate and allows it to contain food on the plate, perfect for toddlers, children, seniors, elderly, and disabled
  • Dishwasher safe guard made with lightweight white plastic with light gray specs, BPA, Phthalates, and non-latex