Which aspect of Sam’s care is most tied to promoting independence through support services?

• A. Providing daily medication reminders alone
• B. Limiting community involvement
• C. Coordinating housing, finances, and medical appointments
• D. Focusing only on symptom suppression

Answer: (C)

Independence is best supported when services are coordinated across the practical parts of daily life—housing, finances, and medical care—so the person can navigate community living with reliable support. When housing stability, budgeting, and access to healthcare are organized together, it reduces fragmentation, helps the person maintain routines, and makes it feasible to attend appointments and manage needs without becoming overwhelmed. This holistic coordination directly enhances autonomy and the ability to live independently.

Providing daily medication reminders helps with adherence but doesn’t address broader daily functioning or ensure stable housing or finances. Restricting community involvement removes important social supports and resources that enable independence. Focusing only on symptom suppression treats the illness but misses the practical steps needed to live autonomously and engage with normal life.