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caregiving

caregiving

11 3.1
Regular help for a person who is old, ill, or disabled
  • noun
  • /ˈkɛrˌɡɪvɪŋ/
  • US
translation icon : cuidado
  • Although these people experienced many strains associated with caregiving, they did not, for the most part, seek formal assistance.
  • caregiving responsibilities
  • caregiving role
  • family caregiving

And we have an expansion of domestic work of people who are actively involved in caregiving for the elderly.

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Examples

  • And we have an expansion of domestic work of people who are actively involved in caregiving for the elderly.

  • Coping strategies provide a protective role in moderating caregiving stress among parents of children with a variety of disabilities.

    Academic text (2015)
  • We have more people doing caregiving in the state of California than any other state in the nation.

  • Do you have any experience of caregiving?

  • On the other hand, sons are more likely to end their caregiving careers as care managers.

    Academic text (1990)
  • The items on the Burden Scale show the elements of caregiving that appear to be the most stressful.

    Academic text (1993)
  • There will be an increased need for family caregiving, and siblings can be an important source of support (24).

    Academic text (2015)
  • Recent demographic data point to an increased caregiving need for adults with IDD.

    Academic text (2015)
  • All of them emphasized the importance of compassionate psychosocial caregiving from doctors, nurses, social workers, and even family.

    Academic text (2011)
  • The guide offers essential advice for anyone involved in caregiving for elderly relatives.

Synonyms

care
vscaregiving
1.0

Looking after something to keep it in good condition

is a defined regular profession giving ongoing assistance to vulnerable people
home care
vscaregiving
  • Specialized
11 2.8

Care and help with medical and personal needs in a person's home for elderly or disabled people

is not limited to one place and includes ongoing assistance in many settings
personal care
vscaregiving
4 2.2

Help for people who cannot fully look after themselves, for example with bathing, dressing, and eating

is broader and covers regular professional support beyond only daily tasks
caretaking
vscaregiving
1 3.7

Looking after someone or something because it is your duty

focuses on regular professional help for people needing support due to illness or age

Antonyms

100 3.5

Not caring for someone or something that needs care

26 3.6

Leaving someone or something and not coming back

How Intensive

memory care
  • US
1 3.8
nursing
  • Specialized
350 2.5
caregiving
  • US
11 3.1
help
1.0

Surface Forms

caregiving singular
caregivings plural

Morphology

caregiving = care + giving (transparent) = care + give + ing

Formed as the compound 'care' + 'giving' (with 'give' + -ing -> 'giving'), its meaning 'the act of giving care' is directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Caregiving is simply care + giving, which you can remember as 'giving care' to someone who needs help. So it means the act or job of regularly helping people who are ill, old, or disabled.