Caregiving
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkeəɡɪvɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Caregiving is a noun meaning The provision of health care services as a paid occupation.
Meaning
The provision of health care services as a paid occupation.
More Meanings
- 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.
Example Sentences
Holonym: health care
The crux of nontechnical medical caregiving — action with compassion — is based on an old adage: Listen to the patient; he is telling you his diagnosis.
Word Forms
- caregivings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include custody, caring, protective, aid, delivery, attention.
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