Note 1 to entry: There are four AAL levels of assistance:

Level 0 – Independent: able to live independently with minimal assistance.

Level 1 – Some assistance: able to live independently but some assistance is needed occasionally (not on a permanent basis).

Level 2 – Assistance with IADL: level of assistance that involves physical/social/cognitive skills related to independent living in addition to ADL. This may include transportation, communication (i.e. use of telephone, e-mails), shopping, meal preparation, housekeeping, managing medications and managing personal finances.

Level 3 – Assistance with ADL: level of assistance that includes basic human activities like walking and moving around, going up a few steps, bathing (plus eating, clothing, continence, grooming).