1.0000: Operates telephone on own initiative-looks up and dials numbers, etc.

1.00001: Answers telephone but does not dial

1.00002: Dials a few well-known numbers

0: Does not use telephone at all

1.00000: Takes care of all shopping needs independently

0.00000: Shops independently for small purchases

0.00001: Needs to be accompanied on any shopping trip

0.00002: Completely unable to shop

1.0000: Plans, prepares and serves adequate meals independently

0.0000: Prepares adequate meals if supplied with ingredients

0.0001: Heats, serves and prepares meals, or prepares meals, or prepares meals but does not maintain adequate diet

0.0002: Needs to have meals prepared and served

1.000: Maintains house alone or with occasional assistance (e.g. "heavy work domestic help")

1.001: Performs light daily tasks such as dish washing, bed making

1.002: Performs light daily tasks but cannot maintain acceptable level of cleanliness

1.003: Needs help with all home maintenance tasks

0.000: Does not participate in any housekeeping tasks

1.000: Does personal laundry completely

1.001: Launders small items-rinses stockings, etc.

0.000: All laundry must be done by others

1.000: Travels independently on public transportation or drives own car

1.0001: Arranges own travel via taxi, but does not otherwise use public transportation

1.0002: Travels on public transportation when accompanied by another

0.0000: Travel limited to taxi or automobile with assistance of another

0.0001: Does not travel at all

1.000: Is responsible for taking medication in correct dosages at correct time

0.000: Takes responsibility if medication is prepared in advance in separate dosage

0.001: Is not capable of dispensing own medication

1.000: Manages financial matters independently (budgets, writes checks, pays rent, bills, goes to bank), collects and keeps track of income

1.001: Manages day-to-day purchases, but needs help with banking, major purchases, etc.

0.000: Incapable of handling money