Dressing yourself, bathing, walking a short distance, using a toilet, and eating without assistance are all examples of what gerontologists call _______.

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Activities of daily living (ADLs) are basic self-care tasks that are necessary for day-to-day functioning. These include dressing oneself, bathing, walking short distances, using the toilet, and eating without assistance. While self-help skills, grooming skills, and daily behaviors may be related, they do not encompass the same set of tasks as ADLs.

Dressing Yourself, Bathing, Walking a Short Distance, Using a Toilet