personal care

American  

noun

1. assistance in dressing, grooming, etc., provided to elderly, disabled, or other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

2. the act or process of dressing or grooming oneself.

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personal care British  

noun

1. help given to elderly or infirm people with essential everyday activities such as washing, dressing, and meals

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Other Word Forms

• personal-care adjective

Etymology

Origin of personal care

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

The standard way to hire these aides — who provide personal care, prepare meals and monitor health, among other things — is through home-care agencies.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The think tank found higher funding relative to England was the main factor allowing Scotland to have more generous public services, including smaller class sizes and free personal care services.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

Domestic brands are capitalizing on the moment with what Ye Hongxin, founder and CEO of personal care brand Laifen, calls a “technology inclusion” strategy.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

Sales of personal care products rose 9.6% to $625.9 million, while household product sales declined 1.5% to $645.3 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Hence the notion of God's personal care for each soul is bound up with the conception of His infinity.

From Pastor Pastorum by Latham, Rev. Henry