caregiver

[kair-giv-er]

noun

1. a person who cares for someone who is sick or disabled.

2. an adult who cares for an infant or child.

caregiver

/ ˈkɛəˌɡɪvə /

noun

1. Also called: carer. a person who has accepted responsibility for looking after a vulnerable neighbour or relative

Word History and Origins

Origin of caregiver¹

First recorded in 1980–85; care + giver ( def. )

Example Sentences

The creation of a new directory was announced in June and the scope was narrowed in August to focus just on Medicare Advantage, rather than on the entire range of Medicare caregivers.

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“You don’t know how much this helps us with our stress as a caregiver, for our peace of mind,” she told an audience assembled Wednesday in downtown L.A.’s Gloria Molina Grand Park.

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He was the primary caregiver for her, as she has health issues.

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‘I am my mother’s caregiver’: My mom, 93, added my name to her retirement accounts.

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Care Indeed, an organization that provides in-home caregivers, has recommendations for talking to an elderly relative about moving into a nursing home.

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