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Toileting

What Does 'Toileting' Mean?

One of the Activities of Daily Living used to trigger benefits under a Long-Term Care policy. This is generally defined as getting to and from the toilet, getting on and off the toilet, and performing associated personal hygiene activities.

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Toileting is generally defined as getting to and from the toilet, getting on and off the toilet, and performing associated personal hygiene activities. 

 

Toileting is one of the six activities of daily living and benefit triggers to access Long-Term Care Insurance benefits. Individuals must need help with at least two of the activities of daily living to trigger LTC Insurance benefits.