eldercare
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of eldercare
First recorded in 1960–65; elder 1 ( def. ) + care ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Netta Levy, an eldercare adviser and founder of LifeCare Concierge, recently had a driving discussion with her mom, after a few fender benders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Freelance writer and editor Lucy Schiller bumped up against the issues of aging, eldercare and loneliness through her grandmothers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Employers have been slower, however, to acknowledge the role of eldercare in employees’ lives.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
In addition, 10% offered paid eldercare leave in 2023, the last time the organization asked specifically about that benefit.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Each family is different and decisions are deeply personal, says Rani Snyder, president of The John A. Hartford Foundation, an eldercare philanthropy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
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