### Question
How is the "activity of daily living" defined?


### Answer
The term **activity of daily living** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 8011* as follows -

> an activity regularly necessary for personal care and includes bathing, dressing, eating, getting in and out of bed and chairs, walking, going outdoors, and using the toilet

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 8011*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 89-CONGREGATE HOUSING SERVICES**

