Activities Of Daily Living
Blanchard’s Video Service will record the individual in such a way that will allow the jury to see and understand how the injuries have affected the client in doing their activities of daily living. The needs of the injured are always a priority and given full attention.
Activities of daily living (ADLs) are the things we normally do in daily living including any daily activity we perform for self-care. They usually include:
| Feeding | Toileting |
| Dressing | Walking |
| Transferring | Bathing |
There is another group of tasks identified by professionals that is more comprehensive than Activities of Daily Living. These tasks are called Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. They include:
| Using the telephone | Housework |
| Getting to places beyond walking distance | Laundry |
| Grocery shopping | Taking medications |
| Preparing meals | Money (managing) |
