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eldercare

American

[el-der-kair] / ˈɛl dərˌkɛər /

noun

the care of elderly people, especially in the home.

Etymology

Origin of eldercare

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

Example Sentences

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The economy wouldn’t be adding any jobs at all if not for healthcare, including social services such as eldercare and child care.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

In skilled trades, retiring workers are driving a lot of the demand, while the aging population is driving more demand for eldercare.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

To help, the government plans to expand childcare and eldercare services and enforce paid leave, measures aimed at easing financial pressures and encouraging spending.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Women also step out of the workforce in greater numbers than men for child-rearing and eldercare, often right around that crucial age of 35 when men’s cumulative earnings go up and women’s go down.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Robot-led eldercare could further isolate seniors who might be better served by community activities in an assisted-living or nursing home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

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