What are your tips for staying independent at your own home?

Seeing a psychologist who works with seniors can be very helpful. Nice that this can be done on Zoom or by phone so you don't have to drive to a visit. I've had a great psychologist for a long time. In 2020 I had Stage 4 esophageal cancer and endured an 11 hr. major surgery followed immediately by a deep coma. I was hospitalized in the ICU then rehabs for 6 months and never felt so alone in my life. When I finally returned home, having my beautiful 2 kitties at my side brought tears of joy and I realized how lucky I was to even be alive. I, too, volunteer but with cancer survivors as I've had lung cancer twice. I organize luncheons for a group of friends who all retired from the same company. We've been friends for 35 yrs. Due to major back and neck problems, I no longer can go to exercise class or walk in my neighborhood. But considering that at one point my death certificate was ready to be signed, I consider myself very lucky to be back at home with my kitties and friends & thinking positively.