What does "caregiving" mean?

The provision of care such as assistance with activities of daily living (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, transportation, household administration), usually by someone who is not a health care professional, especially by a family member as unpaid labor.

Caregiving

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Noun

1
The provision of care such as assistance with activities of daily living (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, transportation, household administration), usually by someone who is not a health care professional, especially by a family member as unpaid labor. uncountable, usually
2
The provision of health care services as a paid occupation. uncountable, usually
"Holonym: health care"

Example

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"To do our part to protect the elderly, we work to educate and watch out for our clients during our caregiving activities."

Etymology

From care + giving.

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