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eldercare

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eld·er·care   (ěl'dər-kâr')   
n.  Social and medical programs and facilities intended for the care and maintenance of the aged.
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Main Entry: el·der·care
Pronunciation: 'el-d&r-"ka(&)r, -"ke(&)r
Function: noun
: the care of older persons and especially the careof an older parent by a son or daughter
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eldercare eld·er·care (ěl'dər-kâr')
n.
Social and medical programs and facilities intended for the care and maintenance of the aged.

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