### Question
How is the term instrumental activity of daily living defined?


### Answer
The term **instrumental activity of daily living** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 8011* as the following:

> a regularly necessary home management activity and includes preparing meals, shopping for personal items, managing money, using the telephone, and performing light or heavy housework

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

