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The purpose of this study was to compare the characteristics of ADL ability among disabled older adult groups : G1 did not use assisting devices for movement ; G2 used a stick or a walker ; G3 used a wheelchair ; G4 could not move. ADL ability level of G1 was higher than the other 3 groups. In G1, upper liImbs ability level was lower than other activities. G2 could achieve manual activities as well as G1, but was inferior in lower limb activities to G1. G3 was inferior in lower limb activities, excretion, and eating compared to G2.G4 could achieve only the most basic activities,
