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LAWTON-BRODY

Clinician-rated scale, based on interview with the patient and/or a reliable informant. Score 1 if the person performs the activity without help; 0 if they need help or cannot.

  1. 1.Ability to use the telephone — looks up numbers, dials, holds conversation.

    • [1]1 — Independent
    • [0]0 — Needs help or unable
  2. 2.Shopping — takes care of all shopping needs independently.

    • [1]1 — Independent
    • [0]0 — Needs help or unable
  3. 3.Food preparation — plans, prepares and serves adequate meals independently.

    • [1]1 — Independent
    • [0]0 — Needs help or unable
  4. 4.Housekeeping — maintains house alone or with occasional assistance.

    • [1]1 — Independent
    • [0]0 — Needs help or unable
  5. 5.Laundry — does personal laundry completely.

    • [1]1 — Independent
    • [0]0 — Needs help or unable
  6. 6.Mode of transportation — travels independently on public transport or drives own car.

    • [1]1 — Independent
    • [0]0 — Needs help or unable
  7. 7.Responsibility for own medications — takes medication in correct dosages at correct time.

    • [1]1 — Independent
    • [0]0 — Needs help or unable
  8. 8.Ability to handle finances — manages financial matters independently.

    • [1]1 — Independent
    • [0]0 — Needs help or unable

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