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

Ms Dyson says she found the aftercare galling, and says this is commonplace for many women.

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

“It’s extremely intimate,” said Davis, a queer licensed aesthetician who specializes in facial treatments and post-surgery aftercare for transgender people and nonbinary people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 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