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.
Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are not necessary for fundamental functioning, but they let an individual live independently in a community: 1  Cleaning and maintaining the house. 2  Managing money. 3  Moving within the community. 4  Preparing meals. 5  Shopping for groceries and necessities. 6  Taking prescribed medications.