Table 2.

Coding Scheme for Home Maintenance Solutions

Category	Sub-categories	Definition
Person-related solution	Assistance from other	Participant is still attempting to do some part of the task but must use assistance from another person.
	Covert thought/Overt action	Participant describes modifying his/her behavior that results in a change in attitude, covert thought, or overt action.
	Outsource	Participant no longer does the task and instead asks or hires someone to do the task.
	Perseverance	Participant still does the task; however it takes more time and effort to complete.
	Task not done	Participant states that the task is not done.
	Tools and technologies	Participant uses any product that could be purchased and that acts as a prosthesis; supporting or enhancing older adults' abilities.
Environment-related solution	Home Modification/Remodeling	Participant mentions a structural and permanent change to one's home.
	Live in Condominium/Apartment	Participant describes living in a condominium or apartment to reduce the difficulty of performing some home maintenance tasks.
Other	(No sub-categories)	Participant describes a solution to managing a task, but it does not fit in above categories.
Not mentioned	(No sub-categories)	No solution to managing the difficult task was specifically stated.