eldercare
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of eldercare
First recorded in 1960–65; elder 1 ( def. ) + care ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The economy wouldn’t be adding any jobs at all if not for healthcare, including social services such as eldercare and child care.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
Given those costs, eldercare has increasingly shifted to unpaid family caregivers.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026
To help, the government plans to expand childcare and eldercare services and enforce paid leave, measures aimed at easing financial pressures and encouraging spending.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Wenchang Ma, co-manager of Ninety One’s All China Equity strategy, says clearer language from policymakers detailing measures that improve childcare, healthcare, or eldercare support, or raise household income, would be a catalyst for stocks.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
Wenchang Ma, co-manager of Ninety One’s All China Equity strategy, says clearer language from policymakers detailing measures that improve childcare, healthcare, or eldercare support, or raise household income, would be a catalyst for stocks.
From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026
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