Activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are tasks that independent adults can do on their own. ADLs include feeding, getting dressed, bathing, toileting, ...

Independence is a precious commodity that only increases in value as you age. When you’re no longer able to complete routine tasks and activities — such as shopping for food, preparing meals or ...

New research published in The Lancet Public Health has shown that short bouts of physical activity that are part of everyday life, such as climbing stairs or sweeping, can help prevent cardiovascular ...

—From touch technologies to musical instruments to frequent electrical shocks, the intrusions of Hh in patients’ daily lives are legion. Occupational tasks, occupational choices, and activities of ...

Aging brings change to daily life. Some changes are small, while others affect safety and health. These shifts can happen ...

Many people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) experience severe fatigue that can limit their ability to perform daily activities. A 2021 review found fatigue was a symptom of COPD in ...

And as you get older, these so-called activities of daily living can become harder. If you or a loved one starts to have trouble performing such tasks, it may be time to talk about moving to a senior ...