eldercare

[ el-der-kair ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of eldercare¹

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

Example Sentences

In charges unrelated to Butina’s work, Erickson was sentenced to seven years in prison for schemes in which he bilked investors in fraudulent real estate developments and at eldercare homes.

From Slate

“It’s a gift that I embrace,” Gladstone says of eldercare.

From Los Angeles Times

You can also try the eldercare locator.

From New York Times

Eugene Miles, who’s 106, lives in an eldercare facility and spends a great deal of his time telling housekeeper Angel the stories of his past lives.

From Los Angeles Times

You can also consult your local Area Agency on Aging or use the Eldercare Locator to find public or nonprofit transportation services.

From New York Times