Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)ADLs refer to the fundamental, everyday activities that individuals perform to care for themselves, such as: - Bathing/Showering- Dressing- Grooming- Toileting- Feeding- Mobility (e.g., walking, transferring)Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)IADLs encompass more complex, instrumental activities that enable individuals to live independently, including: - Managing finances- Cooking/Meal preparation- Household chores- Shopping- Using the telephone- Managing medicationsBoth ADLs and IADLs are essential for assessing an individual's ability to live independently and maintaining their quality of life.