bridgecare
nounUK /ˈbrɪdʒkeə/
US /ˈbrɪdʒker/
A special kind of care that helps people get better after being sick or hurt.
After her surgery, she received bridgecare at home until she could walk again.
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2. A program that connects patients leaving the hospital with community health services.
The hospital's bridgecare program arranged a visiting nurse for Mr. Lee.
3. Short-term support given to families caring for a sick relative.
Bridgecare gave the family respite while their father recovered.
4. A service that helps elderly people move safely between home and medical facilities.
Bridgecare provided transport and check-ins for Grandma's clinic visits.