Dependency in very old age is often measured by assessing a person's difficulties in performing activities of daily living. Which activity is NOT considered an activity of daily living?

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Dependency in very old age is often measured by assessing a person's difficulties in performing activities of daily living. Which activity is NOT considered an activity of daily living?

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Reading the newspaper is not considered an activity of daily living. The commonly accepted activities of daily living (ADLs) are feeding oneself, using the toilet, bathing, dressing, grooming, and transferring (moving from a bed to a chair). Some assessments also include instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), such as cooking, cleaning, shopping, managing finances, and using transportation.

Dependency in Very Old Age Is Often Measured by Assessing