aftercare
Americannoun
noun
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support services by a welfare agency for a person discharged from an institution, such as hospital, hostel, or prison
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med the care before and after discharge from hospital of a patient recovering from an illness or operation
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any system of maintenance or upkeep of an appliance or product
contact lens aftercare
Etymology
Origin of aftercare
Example Sentences
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“It’s increasingly becoming more challenging to find people to fill these alterations jobs,” said Marco Esquivel, the director of alterations and aftercare services at Nordstrom, which employs about 1,500 tailors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
However, she was told two carers were needed for her aftercare following an operation in Glasgow but it was not possible to provide that level of care package.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2026
“There’s no aftercare for this experience,” Alary said.
From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2026
They said some banks had gone to significant lengths to protect customers against romance fraud, but advised further measures, such as better detection and monitoring systems, identifying vulnerability early on, and compassionate aftercare.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025
Bodily preservation, beyond the ashes or cemented paw prints offered by veterinarians and animal hospitals, has become a growing facet in the world of pet aftercare, with traditional taxidermists fulfilling many of the niche requests.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2025
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