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elder care
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elder care
(noun)
elder care
noun
elder care
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of ELDER CARE
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the care of old people
an
elder care
facility [=a place that provides care for elderly people]
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the care of elderly parents by their children
resources for childcare and
elder care
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