They do this by measuring activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental ADLs (IADLs). Read on to learn more about what ADLs involve, ADL examples, ADLs vs IADLs, the importance of ADLs, and ...

When applying for long-term care insurance or a health insurance benefits, your provider will ask if you can perform certain tasks. They're commonly referred to as activities of daily living (ADLs).

Daily care is a challenge when you're a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's. Use this WebMD checklist to make it easier.