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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. )

Example Sentences

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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

Yes, the cost of eldercare is high, and especially so in California.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

That could include support for eldercare and childcare, increasing support for maternity insurance and covering the costs of pregnancy and delivery costs, as well as improving health-care coverage at the margins.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 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

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

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

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