Caregiving: meaning, definitions and examples

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caregiving

 

[ หˆkerหŒษกiviNG ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

family support

The act of providing care and support to a family member or loved one in need, often involving assistance with daily activities, medical care, emotional support, and companionship.

Synonyms

aid, assistance, care, support

Examples of usage

  • Her caregiving for her aging parents has become a full-time commitment.
  • Caregiving can be emotionally demanding but also very rewarding.
Context #2 | Noun

professional setting

The profession or practice of looking after the physical, emotional, and social needs of a person who is unable to care for themselves due to age, illness, or disability.

Synonyms

caretaking, caring, nursing

Examples of usage

  • She decided to pursue a career in caregiving to help those in need.
  • The facility provides top-quality caregiving services for elderly residents.

Translations

Translations of the word "caregiving" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cuidados

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‡เค–เคญเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pflege

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perawatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะณะปัะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opieka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป‹่ญท (ใ‹ใ„ใ”)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soins

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cuidado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bakฤฑm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ๋ด„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุนุงูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรฉฤe

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ starostlivosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็…ง้กพ (zhร ogรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nega

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umรถnnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะผา›ะพั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qayฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cuidado

Etymology

The term 'caregiving' originated in the late 20th century as a combination of the words 'care' and 'giving', reflecting the act of providing care and support to others. The concept of caregiving has evolved over time to encompass various forms of assistance and support, both in a personal and professional capacity.

See also: care, career, carefree, careful, carefully, carefulness, caregiver, careless, carelessly, carelessness, caress, caretaker, caretakers, caretaking, caring, caringly, overcareful, ultracareful, uncaring, uncaringly.