caregiver

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caregiver

a person who cares for the sick or disabled: She is the old man’s caregiver.

Not to be confused with:

caretaker – a person in charge of maintenance or in charge of an estate: He is the caretaker of the mansion and the grounds.

care·giv·er

(kâr′gĭv′ər)

1. An individual, such as a physician, nurse, or social worker, who assists in the identification, prevention, or treatment of an illness or disability.

2. An individual, such as a family member or guardian, who takes care of a child or dependent adult.

care′giv′ing adj. & n.

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caregiver

(ˈkɛəˌɡɪvə)

(Social Welfare) US and Canadian a person who has accepted responsibility for looking after a vulnerable neighbour or relative. Also called: carer

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care•giv•er

(ˈkɛərˌgɪv ər)

n.

1. a person who cares for someone who is sick or disabled.

2. an adult who cares for a child.

[1970–75]

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Noun	1.	caregiver - a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability health care provider, health professional, PCP, primary care provider health profession - the body of individuals whose work helps to maintain the health of their clients bonesetter - someone (not necessarily a licensed physician) who sets broken bones electrologist - someone skilled in the use of electricity to remove moles or warts or hair roots medical assistant - a person trained to assist medical professionals medical man, medical practitioner - someone who practices medicine nurse - one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician) druggist, pharmacist, pill pusher, pill roller, apothecary, chemist - a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs professional, professional person - a person engaged in one of the learned professions
	2.	caregiver - a person who is responsible for attending to the needs of a child or dependent adult adult, grownup - a fully developed person from maturity onward

Translations

المعتني المُعْتَني بالمَرْضى بالعاجِزين

-kaošetřovatelpečovatel

hjælperplejer

Pfleger

hjemmehjelp hjemmesykepleier

skrbnik

bakıcı

看护者

care·giv·er

n. asistente de salud, facilitador de atención sanitaria.

English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

caregiver

n cuidador -ra mf, persona que cuida a un enfermo o discapacitado

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By utilizing the VA's Caregiver Support Line at 855-260-3274, you can talk to a caring licensed professional.

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Regardless of your circumstances, Barbara Moscowitz, MSW, LICSW, with Massachusetts General Hospital's Division of Palliative Care and Geriatic Medicine, says caregiver education should be a priority early on and that support for the task of caregiving is helpful throughout your life.

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I'm looking forward to terrific days of education, support and sharing with area caregivers," said Gary Barg, Founder and Editor-In-Chief of Today's Caregiver magazine and Caregiver.com, author of the books, The Fearless Caregiver and The Caregiving Ties that Bind and Host of over 200 Fearless Caregiver Conference held in 28 states.

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"In Canada, the government itself recognizes the important role of caregivers to the growth of the Canadian economy, yet, it has not made significant and bold changes to the caregiver program to address long-term issues surrounding the program and the caregiving needs of Canadians," said Palmaria.