noun
- the activity of providing care and assistance to someone who needs help, especially due to illness, disability, or old age
Examples
- She took a leave of absence from work to focus on caregiving for her elderly mother.
- The stress of caregiving can take a toll on family members.
- Professional caregiving services are available for those who need extra support.
- He learned valuable caregiving skills during his training as a nurse’s aide.
- The caregiving responsibilities were shared among all the siblings.
- Many people underestimate the physical and emotional demands of caregiving.