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Table 3 Goal domains and example of goals under each domain

From: Feasibility study of goal setting discussions between older adults and volunteers facilitated by an eHealth application: development of the Health TAPESTRY approach

Health goal domains

Examples

Life goal domains

Examples

Diet

Manage weight

Manage salt intake

Productivity

Do more volunteer work

Pick up a new hobby

Physical activity

More frequent exercise

Improve flexibility

Social connection

Join a club

See family more often

Rehabilitation

Manage pain

Decrease rigidity

Other (finances, faith)

Travel more

Manage finances

Smoking/alcohol

Smoke less often

Drink fewer drinks

  

Medical

Manage blood pressure

Manage medications

  

Mental health

Manage stress

Take on relaxation activity

  

Maintain health

Remain at same level of exercise

Continue to exercise the mind

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