Since early times, people have tried to put the rules of the ergonomics into practice by using – even- try and error method so that they can live better and more easily. Ergonomics covers all of the applications that aim at improving the conditions of designing, working and living on behalf of human use. In this sense, ergonomics can be defined as an interaction between humans and environment in relation to work, product design, domestic life and recreational activities and the relevant production process. Activities of daily living is a term used to define basic skills performed independently such as eating, bathing and transferring. It is used as an indicator of one’s functional status. A decrease or impairment in physical functioning may be resulting from numerous conditions. A decrease in functional capacity –for example due to aging and diseases- may lead to a decrease in activities of daily living and similarly, a decrease in musculoskeletal system, neurological system, circulation system, sensorial status and cognitive and mental status may result in impairments in activities of daily living. Dependence in activities of daily living, being basic tasks necessary for people to maintain domestic 340 independence, is related to high morbidity and mortality risks. It is essential to detect these functional loses earlier in order to prevent life threatening risks and to reduce health costs. With ergonomic measures, safe settings for health conditions can be designed and possible accidents can be prevented. Thus, quality of life and activities of daily living can be improved through ergonomic approach.