There are many processes that might be usefully influenced by experience and motion (see Hain, 2011 for more details): 1  Plasticity -- changes in central connections to compensate for peripheral disturbances. 2  Formation of internal models -- a cognitive process where one learns what to expect from ones actions.
activities of daily living (ADLs), Everyday routines generally involving functional mobility and personal care, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation. An inability to perform these renders one dependent on others, resulting in a self-care deficit.
The 6 Activities Of Daily Living Checklist. The Activities Of Daily Living, or ADLâs, are self-care activities everyone must perform to lead a normal, independent life. Hereâs a handy checklist of daily activities for you to refer to. When deciding whether or not your loved-one needs assistance (be it an in-home health aide, or moving into an assisted living facility) we recommend you assess their ability to perform the following 6 ADLâs: Eating: Can your loved-one feed themselves?