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biological

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independent living

independent living Independent living is the ability to live as an adult with autonomy rather than depending mainly on family caregivers or institutional settings.

Independent living is the ability to live as an adult with autonomy rather than depending mainly on family caregivers or institutional settings. In this context, it is described as a fundamental right, though achieving it can be limited by clinical complexity and structural barriers that affect quality of life.