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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
ADCS-ADL is a structured caregiver/informant assessment of daily functioning often used in dementia clinics and Alzheimer disease trials. Totals are interpreted longitudinally, where lower scores over time generally indicate worsening functional dependence.
Formula: ADCS-ADL total is a summed functional score (commonly represented on a 0-78 range), with higher values indicating better function.
ADCS-ADL is a widely used functional endpoint in Alzheimer disease research and longitudinal clinical follow-up.
Higher ADCS-ADL totals indicate better retained daily function; declining serial scores suggest progressive functional impairment.
Use when caregiver-informed functional tracking is needed in Alzheimer disease or related dementia follow-up.
Scale versions vary by study/context and scoring depends on informant reliability and patient-caregiver interaction level.
For related assessments, see Katz ADL, Lawton IADL and Pfeffer FAQ.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
Assess independence in six basic activities of daily living with the Katz ADL Index. Scores range from 0 (dependent) to 6 (fully independent).
GeriatricsAssess independence in higher-level daily tasks using the Lawton IADL scale (score 0-8).
GeriatricsAssess instrumental daily-function impairment with the 10-item Pfeffer FAQ (0-30).
GeriatricsA brief informant-rated cognitive-functional staging scale used to estimate dementia severity burden.