caregiving

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The provision of care such as assistance with activities of daily living (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, transportation, household administration), usually by someone who is not a health care professional, especially by a family member as unpaid labor.
The provision of health care services as a paid occupation.

/ˈkeəɡɪvɪŋ/

caregiving caregivings

From care + giving.

caregiver caretaker caretaking

Khiamniungan Naga: tsàh Portuguese: cuidado

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