Activities of Daily Living include all of those basic activities we engage in to make sure that we survive and are able to function in society. These are the little and not so little things we all need to do to take care of our own bodies. Activities of Daily Living can also simply be called self-care, and they include some of the most important skills for independence–but also some of the most challenging following stroke, injury or illness. Some of the Activities of Daily Living include: Bathing and showering Toileting and toilet hygiene Dressing Eating Personal hygiene, including shaving, brushing teeth and hair care Functional mobility and getting from place to place in doing daily activities, including getting out of bed and moving around the house