A 78-year-old women lives by herself. She has no family that lives locally. Which of the following assessments would you perform to understand how she perceives her current level of functioning?

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Barthel's ADL (Activities of Daily Living) index is specifically designed to measure the performance of basic activities of daily living, which directly relates to an individual's level of functioning in their daily life. This assessment would provide insight into how the woman perceives her ability to perform daily tasks independently.

A 78-Year-Old Women Lives by Herself