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aged care
/ˈeɪdʒd keər/
care for elderly people
She works in aged care, providing support to elderly residents in a nursing home.
She works in the field of elderly care, assisting older adults in a residential care facility.
formal
The professional care and support services provided to elderly people, typically in residential facilities or through home care programs.
The government is investing more in aged care facilities to meet the needs of an aging population.
The government is funding more elderly care centers to address the demands of an increasingly older society.
He chose a career in aged care after volunteering at a retirement village.
He decided to work in elderly care after gaining experience through volunteer work at a senior living community.
Often used in healthcare, social services, and policy discussions. May also refer to informal care provided by family members.
Collocations
aged care facilitya residential center for elderly people needing assistanceaged care workera professional who provides care to elderly individualshome aged carecare services provided to elderly people in their own homes
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Pro Tip
Common Collocations
The phrase 'aged care' is almost always used as a noun phrase. Common collocations include 'aged care worker,' 'aged care facility,' and 'home aged care.' Avoid using it as a verb (e.g., 'to aged care' is incorrect).
Gold Rule
Formal Context
Use 'aged care' only in formal or professional contexts, such as healthcare, policy discussions, or job descriptions. Do not use it casually to refer to general care for elderly people.
Avoid Redundancy
While 'elderly care' and 'aged care' are interchangeable, 'aged care' is the more commonly used term in professional settings, particularly in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.
Word Origin
The term 'aged' derives from Old English 'eald' meaning 'old,' while 'care' comes from Old English 'carian' meaning 'to care for.' The compound phrase emerged in the mid-20th century as a formal descriptor for services targeting the elderly.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in formal contexts such as healthcare policy, social services, and professional settings. Avoid using in informal or casual conversations unless referring to the professional field.
Word Breakdown
aged
relating to old age or elderly people
adjectivecare
the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone
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