eldercare

American  

[el-der-kair] / ˈɛl dərˌkɛər /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of eldercare

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

Example Sentences

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

Costs for eldercare consultants vary by region and are not covered by Medicare or private insurance.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

U.S. politicians rarely say this out loud, but the current eldercare system was built on the assumption that unpaid daughters and sons would be endlessly available.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

For most families, outsourcing eldercare is prohibitively expensive—upward of $75,000 a year for a home health aide and well over $100,000 for a nursing home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025