caregivingfamily
nounUK /ˈkeəɡɪvɪŋ ˈfæmɪli/
US /ˈkerɡɪvɪŋ ˈfæməli/
A family where people take care of each other when someone is sick or needs help.
In our caregivingfamily, Grandma looks after Grandpa and the kids help too.
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2. A family that provides long-term care for a relative with a disability or illness.
Their caregivingfamily arranged daily routines around Mom's therapy.
3. A household where children help care for elderly or sick family members.
As a caregivingfamily, the siblings shared chores and medicine reminders.
4. A group of relatives who formally organize to look after one another.
The caregivingfamily set up a schedule so no one was alone at night.