independent living
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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In these volunteer-run gatherings, people convene — in libraries, places of worship and independent living communities — for tea and snacks to discuss their mortality in an informal, supportive setting.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
A few days later they were joined by an adult female that had spent 14 months at Wildwood Trust being rehabilitated and prepared for independent living.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
Dementia involves a decline in thinking and memory severe enough to interfere with daily life and independent living.
From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026
Vision and hearing services help prevent dementia and increase independent living, possibly by mitigating sensory deprivation, protecting cognitive energy and reducing social isolation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
Explain to your husband that you are still an independent living human being.
From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.
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