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In the elderly, decreasing physical function and ability to perform activities of daily living may be a general aging process. It is very important not only at the personal level but also from a social perspective to prepare for the risk of injuries such as falls or the degree to which care is needed around them. Various assessment methods have been developed and have since been modified and supplemented in a more suitable manner according to changes in social perception and the need for additional items. Handgrip strength and Jebsen hand function tests are representative of upper limb function tests, and lower limb function evaluation includes Timed up and go, Gait speed, Short physical performance battery, Functional learning test, Berg balance scale, Modified Barthel Index, Functional independence measure can be used to evaluate activities of daily living. It seems clinically necessary to fully understand the types and methods of these various tools and prepare evaluation criteria appropriate for the subject. Assessment and management strategies for promoting independence in self-care represent one of the most practical and important aspects of rehabilitation.