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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Example Sentences

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

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

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Many cases of dementia are preceded by a period of mild cognitive impairment -- characterized by deficits in memory and cognitive skills that do not interfere with independent living, Geldsetzer said.

From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2025

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

A peasant possessed of a bowie-knife, a buffalo, and good health, need not seek far to make an independent living.

From The Philippine Islands by Foreman, John