Term: Personal Care

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Activities of daily living including bathing, transferring, grooming, hygiene, mobility, feeding, and elimination.

Related terms 

• Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
• Home Care

References 

• Roos NP, Stranc L, Peterson S, Mitchell L, Bogdanovic B, Shapiro E. A Look at Home Care in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Roos NP, Mitchell L, Peterson S, Shapiro E. Perspectives on Home Care Data Requirements. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2001. [Report] (View)