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Daily Living • Activity 4

Washing and bathing

Review the descriptors below. Each one describes a different level of difficulty with this activity. The descriptor that best matches your situation determines your points.

Descriptors & Points

A

Can wash and bathe unaided.

0 pts
B

Needs to use an aid or appliance to be able to wash or bathe.

2 pts
C

Needs supervision or prompting to be able to wash or bathe.

2 pts
D

Needs assistance to be able to wash either their hair or body below the waist.

2 pts
E

Needs assistance to be able to get in or out of a bath or shower.

3 pts
F

Needs assistance to be able to wash their body between the shoulders and waist.

4 pts
G

Cannot wash and bathe at all and needs another person to wash their entire body.

8 pts

Understanding the Points

0 pts - No difficulty1-2 pts - Some difficulty3-4 pts - Moderate difficulty5-6 pts - Significant difficulty7+ pts - Severe difficulty

Only the highest scoring descriptor that applies to you is counted. You cannot add points from multiple descriptors within the same activity.

Remember: The "Reliably" Test

When considering which descriptor applies to you, think about whether you can complete the activity:

  • •Safely – without risk of harm to yourself or others
  • •To an acceptable standard – the outcome meets basic requirements
  • •Repeatedly – as often as reasonably required
  • •In a reasonable time – no more than twice as long as someone without a condition

Need help understanding which descriptor applies?

Our guided assessment asks simple questions about your daily life and helps match your situation to the right descriptors.

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