extended care

American  

[ik-sten-did kair] / ɪkˈstɛn dɪd ˈkɛər /

noun

1. generalized health or nursing care for disabled people or convalescents, when hospitalization is not required.

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Etymology

Origin of extended care

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Gifting should only happen after parents have thoroughly stress-tested their own retirement plan for various scenarios including needs for extended care.

From MarketWatch

Not early drop-off, extended care or lunch.

From The Wall Street Journal

Most mammals provide extended care for their young.

From Science Daily

Families that needed extended care may either be able to take advantage of district offerings or have to seek alternative care to cover school breaks and after-school hours.

From Los Angeles Times

We are facing either imminent relocation to a distant part of the city, a premature placement in an extended care facility — or homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times