Which option lists activities that are typically classified as ADLs in long-term care coverage?

• A. Dressing
• B. Eating, bathing, dressing, and mobility
• C. Mobility, eating, bathing, and dressing
• D. Eating, dressing, mobility, and memory

Answer: (B)

ADLs are the basic self-care tasks that reflect daily functioning and often determine eligibility for long-term care coverage. The standard core activities include eating, bathing, dressing, and mobility (transfers/ambulation). This four-item set captures the essential physical tasks people need to perform to live independently.

Memory is a cognitive function and isn’t classified as an ADL; it relates more to cognitive health and, in many schemes, to broader instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). Listing only dressing misses other essential self-care needs, so it wouldn’t be considered a complete representation of ADLs. The option that includes eating, bathing, dressing, and mobility matches the typical ADL framework used in long-term care coverage.