Table 1.
Definition of the eight ADL selected for recognition
| ADL | Included activities | Excluded activities |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | Resting at night, a nap either in bed on couch | Lying down for recovery |
| Grooming | Personal hygiene | Simple toileting and hand washing |
| Toileting | Simple toileting and washing hands | Other or additional personal hygiene |
| Getting ready for bed | Personal hygiene before bedtime | Pre-bedtime rituals |
| Cooking | Preparing food in the kitchen | Cutting pizza from delivery service, making popcorn, etc., making tea or coffee |
| Eating | Having a meal (also delivered food) | Snack or having just a cup of coffee or a glass of water |
| Watching TV | Watching TV with main focus on the TV | Other activities while the TV is just on |
| Seated activity | Sitting at a table or in an easy chair | Taking a nap in a chair |
ADL activity of daily living.