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independent living

American  

noun

  1. a living arrangement for disabled people and others with special needs, usually in their own home, affording them as much independence and autonomy as possible.

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We’re currently in independent living but have access to higher levels of care if needed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 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

Burke also highlighted the impact of the cost of living crisis on heating, clothing and independent living equipment.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Co-creator Rodrigo Fuenzalida describes his fonts as independent, living beings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 13, 2025

It was their problem to secure woman's control of her own body and property, some share in the direction of her children, and some opportunity to train her own mind and earn an independent living.

From Woman in Modern Society by Barnes, Earl

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