Situation

Rank

Criteria

Independent Living

J

These individuals are impaired in some way but mostly lead independent lives and can go out on their own.

1) They use public transportation.

2) They go out in the neighborhood.

Pre-bedridden

A

These individuals can move independently when indoors but require assistance when going out.

1) They go out with assistance, spending most of the day out of bed.

2) They go out infrequently and spend more time in bed.

Bedridden

B

These individuals require some assistance at home and spend their days in bed, sitting upright.

1) They use a wheelchair and eat meals out of bed.

2) They need assistance when using their wheel chair.

Bedridden

C

These individuals are bedridden and require assistance to eat, change clothes, and use the rest room. 1) They change positions without assistance. 2) They require assistance to change positions.