Common use of Xxxxxxxxx’x Disease Clause in Contracts

Xxxxxxxxx’x Disease. The unequivocal diagnosis of idiopathic Xxxxxxxxx’x Disease by a consultant neurologist. This diagnosis must be supported by all of the following conditions: • The disease cannot be controlled with medication; • Signs of progressive impairment; and • Inability of the Life Assured to perform (whether aided or unaided) at least 3 of the following 6 “Activities of Daily Living” for a continuous period of at least 6 months: Activities of Daily Living: (i) Washing- the ability to wash in the bath or shower (including getting into and out of the bath or shower) or wash satisfactorily by other means; (ii) Dressing- the ability to put on, take off, secure and unfasten all garments and, as appropriate, any braces, artificial limbs or other surgical appliances; (iii) Transferring- the ability to move from a bed to an upright chair or wheelchair and vice versa; (iv) Mobility- the ability to move indoors from room to room on level surfaces; (v) Toileting- the ability to use the lavatory or otherwise manage bowel and bladder functions so as to maintain a satisfactory level of personal hygiene; (vi) Feeding- the ability to feed oneself once food has been prepared and made available. Drug-induced or toxic causes of Parkinsonism or all other causes of Xxxxxxxxx’x Disease are excluded. For the purpose of this definition, “aided” shall mean with the aid of special equipment, device and/or apparatus and not pertaining to human aid.