eldercare

noun

el·​der·​care ˈel-dər-ˌker 

variants or elder care

: the care of older adults and especially the care of an older parent by a son or daughter

Examples of eldercare in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The number of excess deaths since the heat dome descended over France on June 20 is expected to rise as more death certificates come in from homes and eldercare facilities, the agency said. — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 29 June 2026

The insurance covers up to $1,000 in eldercare and childcare costs. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026

According to her campaign website, Pickard aims to expand affordable housing, lower taxes for working families, and increase acceess to affordable child- and eldercare. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 11 June 2026

Yet eldercare responsibilities often receive far less attention despite affecting millions of workers. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1960, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eldercare

• aftercare
• anywhere
• billionaire
• chinaware
• debonair
• dinnerware
• disrepair
• doctrinaire
• earthenware
• everywhere
• frigidaire
• kitchenware

Medical Definition

eldercare

noun

el·​der·​care

variants or elder care

ˈel-dər-ˌka(ə)r, -ˌke(ə)r 

: the care of older adults (as by a son, daughter, or paid caregiver)