aftercare

American  

[af-ter-kair, ahf-] / ˈæf tərˌkɛər, ˈɑf- /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

1. the care and treatment of a convalescent patient.

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aftercare British  

/ ˈɑːftəˌkɛə /

noun

1. support services by a welfare agency for a person discharged from an institution, such as hospital, hostel, or prison

2. med the care before and after discharge from hospital of a patient recovering from an illness or operation

3. any system of maintenance or upkeep of an appliance or product

   contact lens aftercare

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Etymology

Origin of aftercare

First recorded in 1755–65; after + care

Example Sentences

“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

“There’s no aftercare for this experience,” Alary said.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

And they get "comprehensive psychological support" and an aftercare package including "support to all Islanders following their participation on the show".

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

Given the intensity of drama and filming demands, the presence of strong aftercare is essential and both women praise the production for its duty of care standards.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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