eldercare
[ el-der-kair ]
/ ˈɛl dərˌkɛər /
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noun
the care of elderly people, especially in the home.
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Words nearby eldercare
eld, Eldepryl, elder, elderberry, Elder Brethren, eldercare, elder hand, Elderhostel, elderly, elder statesman, elder stateswoman
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Example sentences from the Web for eldercare
Cobbling together free childcare or eldercare provided by relatives is commonplace because free is all they can afford.
Planned Eldercare then billed Medicaid at a 1000% markup, for a total of more than $370,000.
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Medical definitions for eldercare
eldercare
[ ĕl′dər-kâr′ ]
n.
Social and medical programs and facilities intended for the care and maintenance of the aged.
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