caregiving
/ˈkɛərˌɡɪvɪŋ/
Definition
The act of providing physical, emotional, or logistical assistance to family members who are aging or otherwise unable to support themselves.
Etymology
The word is a compound formed from 'care,' originating from the Old English 'caru' meaning sorrow or anxiety, and 'giving,' from the Old English 'giefan.' It emerged in modern English as a specific term to describe the formal and informal provision of support to dependent individuals.
In the news
In the article, the term describes a primary source of stress for middle-aged adults who must balance their careers with the responsibility of caring for aging parents and grown children. This pressure is a key factor in the declining mental and cognitive health of this demographic.
The New Midlife Crisis: Mental and Cognitive Health in Middle-Aged Americans Is Declining
Read the full article ↗Association for Psychological Science – APS