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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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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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