personal care

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.

personal care

noun

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

Other Word Forms

• personal-care adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of personal care¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

She also saw a female resident screaming in distress over male carers doing intimate personal care, due to chronic staff shortages.

From BBC

Carers were paid £13 an hour to do intimate personal care, and much more, for people with very complex needs.

From BBC

I also saw a female residents screaming in distress over male carers doing intimate personal care, due to chronic staff shortages.

From BBC

Other research has shown that airborne spray from the Tijuana River contains chemicals including drug byproducts, compounds from tires and personal care products.

From Los Angeles Times

Branded sales were "particularly dominant" in personal care, confectionary, soft drinks and hot drinks categories, Mr McKevitt said.

From BBC