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eldercare

American  
[el-der-kair] / ˈɛl dərˌkɛər /

noun

  1. the care of elderly people, especially in the home.


Etymology

Origin of eldercare

First recorded in 1960–65; elder 1 ( def. ) + care ( def. )

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Hiring remains strong in healthcare, eldercare and other front-line roles, while white-collar workers in tech, finance and corporate roles are facing slower pipelines, fewer openings and less leverage than they had just a few years ago.

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Hiring remains strong in healthcare, eldercare and other front-line roles, while white-collar workers in tech, finance and corporate roles are facing slower pipelines, fewer openings and less leverage than they had just a few years ago.

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Anyone who suspects their loved one is experiencing elder abuse can visit the Eldercare Locator website or call 1-800-677-1116 to report concerns.

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The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S.

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To help with the initial care coordination for her parents, Watson worked with Bethany Joseph, a local eldercare consultant in New Jersey.

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