extended care
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of extended care
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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Gifting should only happen after parents have thoroughly stress-tested their own retirement plan for various scenarios including needs for extended care.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 27, 2026
Most mammals provide extended care for their young.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026
“Because of the early delivery, medical bills, and extended care needed for baby Josephine, I am humbly pleading for any help for this little family.”
From Washington Post ● Feb. 6, 2023
Unsurprisingly, the need for more intense or extended care hits some groups harder than others.
From New York Times ● Oct. 2, 2021
Niecy Nash, Laurie Metcalf and Alex Borstein are at the top of their respective games, delivering hilarious and moving performances as the beleaguered caregivers at a geriatric extended care facility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2020
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