<![CDATA[Older adults experience functional decline as a result of the aging process, which may reduce their independence in performing activities of daily living. Family support is needed to help older adults maintain these abilities. This study aimed to determine the relationship between family support and the level of independence among older adults. The study employed a descriptive correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The sample consisted of 87 older adults from Semita and Nusa Indah Integrated Health Posts (Posyandu), selected using total sampling. Family support was measured using a 16-item questionnaire, while independence was assessed using the Barthel Index. Data were analyzed using the Spearman Rank test. The results showed that the most frequently observed category of family support was moderate support, reported by 42 respondents (48.3%), while the most frequently observed level of dependency was moderate dependency, found in 37 respondents (42.5%). The Spearman Rank test yielded rₛ = 0.779 and p < 0.000, indicating a positive, significant, and strong relationship between family support and the level of independence among older adults. The better the family support received, the higher the level of independence among older adults.]]>
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