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Noun: personal care
  1. Assistance with daily living activities for someone who is disabled, elderly, or otherwise unable to care for themselves, including tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing bodily functions
    "The elderly woman hired a personal care assistant to help her with daily tasks"

Derived forms: personal cares

Type of: aid, attention, care, tending

Encyclopedia: Personal care