noun
- care and support services provided to elderly people, including medical treatment, assistance with daily activities, and social services
Usage: often used as a mass noun (uncountable); increasingly common in healthcare and social policy contexts
Examples
- Many families struggle to balance work and eldercare responsibilities.
- The hospital expanded its eldercare services to meet growing demand.
- Eldercare facilities range from independent living communities to full nursing homes.
- She decided to pursue a career in eldercare after volunteering at a senior center.
- The government is investing more funding in eldercare infrastructure.
- Eldercare workers provide essential support to aging populations.