Table 1.

Valued Life Activity Domains

Obligatory activities

Taking care of basic needs, such as bathing, washing, getting dressed, or taking care of personal hygiene Walking or getting around INSIDE your home Walking outside, just to get around, in the area around your home or other places you need to go on a regular basis Getting around your community by car or public transportation

Committed activities

Going to appointments, such as going to the doctor or dentist, or going to have your hair cut/done Preparing meals and cooking Light housework such as dusting or laundry Heavier housework, such as vacuuming, changing sheets, or cleaning floors Other work around the house, such as making minor home repairs or working in the garage fixing things Shopping and doing errands Taking care of your children/grandchildren or doing things for them (if you have them) Taking care of other family members, such as your spouse or parent, or other people close to you Working at a job for pay Household business, such as paying bills or scheduling repairs

Discretionary activities

Participating in leisure activities IN your home, such as reading, watching television, or listening to music Participate in religious or spiritual activities Having friends and family members visit you in YOUR home Visiting with friends or family members in THEIR homes Participating in leisure activities OUTSIDE your home, such as playing cards or bingo, or going to movies or restaurants Going to parties, celebrations, or other social events Traveling out of town Participating in activities with your children/grandchildren (if you have them) Volunteer work Working on hobbies or crafts, or creative activities, such as sewing, woodwork, or painting Gardening or working in your yard Participating in moderate physical recreational activities, such as dancing, playing golf, or bowling Participating in vigorous physical recreational activities, such as walking for exercise, jogging, bicycling, swimming or water aerobics Social communications, such as writing letters, sending emails, or making telephone calls Going to school or participating in other educational activities, like taking computer classes or adult education