Functional Dependence
Dimension 357 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Functional Dependence measures the extent to which an expression reflects needing assistance or having difficulty carrying out everyday self-care, household, and basic task activities. It encompasses limitations in dressing, grooming, handling objects, writing, and completing usual activities independently.
Minimal Functional Dependence
Expressions activating this band reflect little to no clear limitation in everyday functioning, with independence largely intact or the content only weakly tied to assistance needs.
Moderate Functional Dependence
Expressions activating this band reflect noticeable difficulty performing routine activities such as dressing, grooming, manipulating objects, or completing household tasks, with functioning reduced but not uniformly reliant on direct help.
High Functional Dependence
Expressions activating this band reflect clear need for help with usual activities and basic daily tasks, including self-care, dressing, household work, and other actions that would otherwise be done independently.