Independent Living

In the UK, independent living usually refers to sheltered housing or retirement homes. These are properties owned and managed by a third party, which provide care and support for elderly people who can live relatively independently, but need some help with things like cleaning, laundry, or getting out and about.

Independent living can also refer to schemes that allow elderly people to live in their own home, but with some form of support in place if they need it. This could be through regular visits from a care worker, or through the use of assistive technology that helps with things like bathing or getting around.