personal care


noun
  1. assistance in dressing, grooming, etc., provided to elderly, disabled, or other persons who are unable to care for themselves.

  2. the act or process of dressing or grooming oneself.

Origin of personal care

1
First recorded in 1930–35

Other words from personal care

  • personal-care, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for personal care

personal care

noun
  1. help given to elderly or infirm people with essential everyday activities such as washing, dressing, and meals

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