Tag: ADL


Anosognosia & Daily Living: Understanding ADL Impairment

Defining Anosognosia for Activities of Daily Living Anosognosia, derived from the Greek meaning “without knowledge of disease,” represents a fundamental neurological deficit characterized by the lack of awareness or insight into one’s own impairments resulting from a brain injury or illness. When applied specifically to the context of daily functioning, this condition is formally termed […]

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Hoarding Disorder: Reclaiming Your Daily Life

Introduction to Activities of Daily Living and Hoarding Disorder Hoarding Disorder (HD), recognized as a distinct diagnosis in the DSM-5, is characterized by persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of their actual value, due to a perceived need to save them and distress associated with discarding them. This accumulation results in the significant […]

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