caregiver

noun

care·​giv·​er ˈker-ˌgi-vər How to pronounce caregiver (audio)
plural caregivers
: a person who provides direct care (as for children, elderly people, or the chronically ill)
The care of a patient with Alzheimer's Disease or a related disorder can be a physical, emotional and financial drain on the family caregiver.Diane Duquette Ascioti
Each child was rated by at least one parent. Questionnaires completed by another significant caregiver (teacher or daycare provider) were available on 85% of the sample …Alan E. Kazdin et al.
You probably can imagine the difficulty a caregiver can have getting an immobile patient into a whirlpool.Paul G. Donahue
caregiving noun
… researchers have repeatedly documented the psychiatric and physical health effects of family caregiving. Richard Schulz et al.
Many readers … had their own stories of being treated badly at work because of caregiving duties. Sue Shellenbarger
One of the most significant ways you can help animals, educate yourself about the joys and heartbreaks of caregiving and earn untold psychic rewards is to volunteer at a shelter. Wendy Christensen

Examples of caregiver in a Sentence

When she got sick her husband became her primary caregiver. he could no longer keep up his role as caregiver for his sick wife
Recent Examples on the Web Note that since the seat is low to the ground, caregivers will have to bend over quite a bit to get the baby in and out. Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 7 Mar. 2024 Additionally, parents and caregivers can explore 211miami.org or call 2-1-1 for listings of summer camps, after-school programs, and other free and low-cost programming. Juliette Fabien, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 At 31 with dual developmental disabilities, autism, and Prader-Willi Syndrome, Matt goes with his caregiver or parents to local libraries for children's programs. Nancy Cutler, USA TODAY, 7 Mar. 2024 The statement also said that concerns have been raised by caregivers and family, leading to reports to Adult Protective Services. Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2024 The book will provide a roadmap to caregivers, combining Willis’ personal stories with interviews and advice from experts. Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 Mar. 2024 These simulations emphasize the challenges of each phase, helping caregivers adapt their strategies to the patient’s changing needs. Sergei Vardomatski, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 Authoring bills supporting Wisconsin kinship caregivers, which includes providing financial assistance for them. Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2024 Typically, about 50-60% of the stipend is actually passed along to the caregiver. Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of caregiver was in 1886

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“Caregiver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caregiver. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

caregiver

noun
care·​giv·​er -ˌgiv-ər How to pronounce caregiver (audio)
: a person who provides direct care (as for children, elderly people, or the chronically ill)
parents and other caregivers
caregiving noun

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