Which term describes essential daily tasks to maintain independence that do not include more complex activities?

• A. ADL
• B. IADL
• C. Verbal Cues
• D. Cognitive Ability

Answer: (A)

Essential daily self-care tasks needed to maintain independence are described as activities of daily living (ADLs). These are the basic routines that support personal care and mobility, such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, and grooming. They don’t involve planning, managing finances, or coordinating transportation, which are examples of more complex tasks known as instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Verbal cues refer to communication strategies, and cognitive ability is a mental capacity, not a set of daily tasks. So the term that fits the description is ADL.