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Functional activities: ability to (1) "see words and letters in ordinary newspaper print," (2) "hear normal conversations," (3) "have speech understood by others," (4) "lift and carry up to 10 pounds (e.g., a full bag of groceries)," (5) "climb a flight of stairs without resting," and (6) "walk one quarter mile."
ADLs: ability to (1) "get around inside the home"; (2) "get in and out of bed or a chair"; and (3) take a bath or shower, dress, and eat; and 4) get to and use the toilet.
IADLs: ability to (1) "get around outside the home," (2) "keep track of money and bills," (3) "prepare meals," (4) "do light housework," and (5) "use the telephone.
Learning disabilities; mental retardation; other developmental disabilities; and Alzheimer disease, senility, dementia, and other mental or emotional conditions.